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duty meaning in Sanskrit

कर्तव्य kartavya

/ˈdjuː.ti/

duty in Sanskrit: कर्तव्य (kartavya), धर्म (dharma). In English, duty means that which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Sanskrit words for duty

that which one is morally or legally obligated to do
कर्तव्य kartavya, धर्म dharma

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 Sanskrit

What is the meaning of duty in Sanskrit?
Duty in Sanskrit is कर्तव्य (kartavya), धर्म (dharma).
duty इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Duty: कर्तव्य (kartavya), धर्म (dharma).
What does duty mean in English?
Duty means that which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

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