verbindlich
obliging
adjective fer-BIND-likh Less Common
Origin: from verbinden (to bind, connect)
Also means
binding
Usage Note
verbindlich has two senses: of manner it means warmly courteous and obliging (ein verbindlicher Ton); of agreements it means legally binding (eine verbindliche Zusage). Context distinguishes the friendly trait from the contractual sense.
Examples
"Mit verbindlichem Lächeln begrüßte sie die Gäste."
Natural Translation
With an obliging smile she greeted the guests.
Literal Translation
With obliging smile greeted she the guests.
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