De verantwoordelijkheid
Example: Iedereen heeft de verantwoordelijkheid om de natuur te beschermen.
Definition
"De verantwoordelijkheid" refers to the duty or obligation to take care of something or to be accountable for actions and decisions. It implies a moral or legal commitment to ensure proper conduct or care, as in the phrase, "Iedereen heeft de verantwoordelijkheid om de natuur te beschermen."
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verantwoordelijkheid" comes from the root word "verantwoordelijk," meaning responsible, combined with the noun suffix "-heid," which denotes a state or quality. It literally means the state of being responsible, tracing back to Middle Dutch and influenced by Germanic languages. Did you know? The idea of responsibility has long been central in Dutch culture, emphasizing communal duty.
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"De verantwoordelijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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