Die Verantwortung
Example: Die Verantwortung für das Projekt liegt bei dir.
Definition
"Die Verantwortung" refers to the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone and to be accountable for the outcomes. It often implies having the authority and the moral or legal obligation to manage or oversee a task or situation effectively.
Etymology
The word "die Verantwortung" comes from the German verb 'verantworten,' meaning to answer for or be accountable. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating a change or action) and 'Antwort' (answer). Did you know? The term literally suggests the act of giving an answer or explanation for one's actions.
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"Die Verantwortung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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