Maobliga (en. To compel)

ma-ob-li-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Emphasized in performing an obligation or duty.
Students will be forced to attend the class.
Maobliga ang mga estudyante na dumalo sa klase.
Expresses an adjustment or cause of the need to do something.
The new law will forbid businesses to pay the right taxes.
Ang bagong batas ay maobliga ang mga negosyo na magbayad ng tamang buwis.
Can express force -based action based on a rule or agreement.
Agreements will be forced to each party to conduct their obligations.
Ang mga kasunduan ay maobliga sa bawat partido na magsagawa ng kanilang mga obligasyon.

Etymology

From the word 'obliga' derived from the Spanish 'obligar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

compelled by law
To be forced to adhere to existing laws.
maobliga sa batas

Related Words

obligation
A responsibility or duty that must be fulfilled.
obligasyon
obligate
The root word that indicates a necessity or force of action.
obliga

Slang Meanings

In a hurry
I'm really in a hurry! I really need to leave.
Maobliga na talaga ako! Kailangan ko na talagang umalis.
No other choice
He was obliged to work, so even though he didn't want to, he just said yes.
Nag-maobliga siya sa trabaho, kaya kahit ayaw niya, nag-yes na lang.
Committed
That's why I'm really obliged to our plans for the weekend.
Kaya maobliga na talaga ako sa mga plano namin sa weekend.