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duty in Arabic

وَاجِب wājib

/ˈdjuː.ti/

duty in Arabic: وَاجِب (wājib), وَظِيفَة (waẓīfa), رَسْم (rasm). In English, duty means that which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Arabic words for duty

that which one is morally or legally obligated to do
وَاجِب wājib, وَظِيفَة waẓīfa
tax; tariff
رَسْم rasm

English meaning of duty

  1. noun That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.
  2. noun The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.
  3. noun An excise tax; especially, one on imports or exports.
  4. noun One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.

Full definition of duty

duty in a sentence

  • Do your duty by me! -No, we don't have a duty to keep you abreast.
  • I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am.

Synonyms of duty

duty in other languages

Questions about duty in Arabic

What is the meaning of duty in Arabic?
Duty in Arabic is وَاجِب (wājib), وَظِيفَة (waẓīfa), رَسْم (rasm).
ما معنى كلمة duty؟
Duty: وَاجِب (wājib), وَظِيفَة (waẓīfa), رَسْم (rasm).
What does duty mean in English?
Duty means that which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

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