Maskenpflicht
/ˈmaskn̩ˌpflɪçt/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
A legal requirement that individuals must wear face masks in specified public settings to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Die Maskenpflicht wurde eingeführt, um die Ausbreitung von COVID-19 zu verlangsamen.
The mask-wearing requirement was introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Often implemented during public health crises, such as pandemics.
Collocations
Maskenpflicht aufhebento lift the mask-wearing requirementMaskenpflicht verletzento violate the mask-wearing requirement
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Maskenpflicht umgehenphrase
to circumvent the mask-wearing requirement
💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
This term is often used in legal documents and public health guidelines.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Maskenpflicht' as it is a German noun.
📖Word Origin
From 'Maske' (mask) + 'Pflicht' (obligation/requirement).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in legal and public health contexts during pandemics. The term became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Word Breakdown
Maske
mask
rootPflicht
obligation/requirement
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch