Also means
doing one's duty
Usage Note
Pflichterfüllung is the conscientious completion of one's obligations. In German culture it is a traditional virtue, sometimes satirised as the preußische Pflichterfüllung (Prussian sense of duty) — doing what is required without moral reflection. The word appears in professional and civic contexts alike.
Examples
"Der Beamte zeichnete sich durch gewissenhafte Pflichterfüllung aus."
Natural Translation
The official was distinguished by conscientious fulfilment of his duties.
Literal Translation
The official distinguished himself through conscientious duty-fulfilment.
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