Ubligado (en. Obliged)

oo-bli-gah-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having an obligation or duty to someone.
After our agreement, I am obliged to fulfill my promise.
Pagkatapos ng aming kasunduan, ako ay ubligado na tuparin ang ipinangako ko.
Forcing a person to act in a specific manner or do something.
They are obliged to follow the school rules.
Sila ay ubligado na sumunod sa mga patakaran ng paaralan.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'obligado' meaning obligated or compelled.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we are obliged to succeed
We have a responsibility to succeed.
ubligado tayong magtagumpay
obliged to do
Required to perform.
ubligado na gawin

Related Words

responsibility
The obligation or responsibility that must be fulfilled.
pananagutan

Slang Meanings

debt of gratitude
Thank you so much for your help, I owe you one!
Maraming salamat sa tulong mo, ubligado na ako sa'yo!
as in thanks!
When someone gives a gift, say ubligado for as in thanks!
Kapag may nagbigay ng regalo, sabihing ubligado para as in gracias!
because you have a debt of gratitude
You should help; we owe them.
Dapat kang tumulong, ubligado tayo sa kanila.