How Do You Spell AM OBLIGED?

Pronunciation: [am əblˈa͡ɪd͡ʒd] (IPA)

The phrase "am obliged" is a common expression used to indicate gratitude or acknowledgement for someone's help or kindness. The IPA transcription for this phrase is /æm əˈblaɪdʒd/, which represents the sounds of the individual letters in the word. The "o" in "obliged" is pronounced as a short "u" sound, while the "e" at the end is silent. This phrase is often used in formal settings and is considered a polite way of expressing appreciation.

Common Misspellings
Etymology
Basic Check Advanced Check

Common Misspellings for AM OBLIGED

  • zm obliged
  • sm obliged
  • wm obliged
  • qm obliged
  • an obliged
  • ak obliged
  • aj obliged
  • am ibliged
  • am kbliged
  • am lbliged
  • am pbliged
  • am 0bliged
  • am 9bliged
  • am ovliged
  • am onliged
  • am ohliged
  • am ogliged
  • am obkiged
  • am obpiged
  • am oboiged

Etymology of AM OBLIGED

The phrase "am obliged" comes from the word "obliged", which has its origins in the Latin word "obligare". "Obligare" is a combination of the prefix "ob", meaning "toward" or "to", and "ligare", meaning "to bind". So, "obligare" can be understood as "to bind to" or "to bind oneself to". Over time, the word "obligare" evolved into the Old French word "obliger", which means "to bind by oath" or "to be grateful". The word then entered Middle English as "oblige", and later developed into the modern form "obliged". Therefore, when someone says, "I am obliged", they are expressing gratitude or acknowledging a feeling of indebtedness and being bound by some form of obligation.