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duty meaning in Malayalam

കടമ kaṭama

/ˈdjuː.ti/

duty in Malayalam: കടമ (kaṭama), ജോലിസമയം (jōlisamayaṁ), തീരുവ (tīruva). In English, duty means that which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Malayalam words for duty

that which one is morally or legally obligated to do
കടമ kaṭama
period of time
ജോലിസമയം jōlisamayaṁ
tax; tariff
തീരുവ tīruva

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

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Questions about duty in Malayalam

What is the meaning of duty in Malayalam?
Duty in Malayalam is കടമ (kaṭama), ജോലിസമയം (jōlisamayaṁ), തീരുവ (tīruva).
duty എന്നതിന്റെ മലയാളം അർത്ഥം എന്താണ്?
Duty: കടമ (kaṭama), ജോലിസമയം (jōlisamayaṁ), തീരുവ (tīruva).
What does duty mean in English?
Duty means that which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

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