Die Verantwortung
Example: Die Verantwortung für das Projekt liegt bei der Teamleiterin.
Definition
"Die Verantwortung" refers to the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone, especially in a management context. It involves being accountable for decisions, actions, and outcomes, such as the responsibility a team leader has for a project’s success.
Etymology
The word "die Verantwortung" comes from the German verb 'verantworten,' meaning 'to answer for' or 'to be accountable.' It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating a change or completion) with 'Antwort' (answer), highlighting the idea of being answerable or accountable for something.
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"Die Verantwortung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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