Verantwortlich
Example: Er ist für das Projekt verantwortlich und leitet das Team.
Definition
"Verantwortlich" is an adjective describing someone who has the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone, often implying accountability or being in charge. For example, in the sentence 'Er ist für das Projekt verantwortlich,' it means he is responsible for the project and leads the team.
Etymology
The word "verantwortlich" comes from the German verb 'verantworten,' which means to answer for or to be accountable for something. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix indicating thoroughness or completion) with 'Antwort,' meaning answer. So, "verantwortlich" literally relates to being answerable or liable for something.
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"Verantwortlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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