Die Verantwortung
Example: Die Verantwortung für das Projekt liegt vollständig bei dir.
Definition
"Die Verantwortung" refers to the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone, often involving accountability for actions or decisions. For example, "Die Verantwortung für das Projekt liegt vollständig bei dir" means the full responsibility for the project lies with you.
Etymology
"Die Verantwortung" originates from the German verb "verantworten," meaning to answer for or justify something. The prefix "ver-" implies a relation or transformation, while "Antwort" means answer. Together, "Verantwortung" literally means the state of being able to answer or justify one's actions. Did you know? This concept has roots in legal and moral contexts, emphasizing accountability.
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"Die Verantwortung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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