Die Verantwortung
Example: Jeder muss die Verantwortung für seine Taten übernehmen.
Definition
"Die Verantwortung" refers to the duty or obligation to take care of something or someone, especially concerning moral or ethical accountability. It involves accepting the consequences of one's actions, as in the phrase, 'Jeder muss die Verantwortung für seine Taten übernehmen.'
Etymology
The word "die Verantwortung" comes from the German verb 'verantworten,' meaning to answer for or justify. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often implying completion or intensification) with 'Antwort,' meaning answer. Did you know? It literally suggests the act of giving an answer or justification for one's deeds.
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