Die Verantwortung für andere
Example: Eltern tragen die Verantwortung für andere in der Familie.
Definition
"Die Verantwortung für andere" refers to the duty or obligation one has to care for, protect, and ensure the well-being of other people, especially in contexts such as family, community, or social relationships. It implies a moral or ethical commitment towards others.
Etymology
The phrase "die Verantwortung für andere" comes from German, where "Verantwortung" means responsibility or accountability. It is composed of "ver-" (a prefix suggesting a process), "antwort" (meaning answer), and the suffix "-ung" which turns it into a noun. So, it originally implied 'the act of answering or being accountable,' extended here to caring for others.
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