Call of Duty
Call of Duty is the German term for the popular series of first-person shooter video games.
Which one should you use?
While Call of Duty refers to the specific gaming franchise, the terms Einsatzpflicht and Dienstverpflichtung are used to express the concept of being called to duty in a formal sense.
Did you know?
- In a military context, the German phrase Pflichtgefühl refers to a 'sense of duty'. Unlike the English 'call of duty', which implies an external summons, Pflichtgefühl describes an internal psychological drive.
- If a German speaker refers to a 'call to duty' in a strictly legal or administrative sense, they might use Einberufung, which specifically relates to being drafted or summoned for military service.
- In German, the concept of a 'call to duty' is often expressed through der Ruf der Pflicht, where Ruf means 'call' or 'shout'. This phrasing is more common in literature and dramatic storytelling than in daily conversation.
Examples in context
- Ich spiele gerne Call of Duty.I like playing Call of Duty.
- Hast du das neue Call of Duty schon gekauft?Have you bought the new Call of Duty yet?
- Call of Duty ist ein sehr spannendes Spiel.Call of Duty is a very exciting game.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about video games.
- MaximilianWillst du heute Abend Call of Duty spielen?Do you want to play Call of Duty tonight?
- LauraJa, das klingt super, Maximilian!Yes, that sounds great, Maximilian!
- MaximilianIch lade das Spiel jetzt schon herunter.I am downloading the game right now.
- LauraAlles klar, bis später dann!All right, see you later then!
