Die Verantwortung
Example: Jeder hat Verantwortung für seine eigenen Entscheidungen.
Definition
"Die Verantwortung" refers to the state or fact of being accountable or answerable for something, especially one's actions or decisions, as in the phrase 'Everyone has responsibility for their own decisions.' It involves a moral or legal duty to manage or care for something properly.
Etymology
The word "die Verantwortung" comes from the German roots 'ver-' meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of' and 'Antwort' meaning 'answer.' Together, it literally means 'to answer for' something, highlighting the concept of being accountable or liable for one's actions.
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