Verantwoordelijk
Example: Als leider ben je verantwoordelijk voor de teamresultaten en beslissingen.
Definition
"Verantwoordelijk" is an adjective describing someone who has the duty to take care of something or someone, ensuring tasks are completed properly. For example, a leader is "verantwoordelijk" for the team's results and decisions, meaning they are accountable for the outcome.
Etymology
The Dutch word "verantwoordelijk" comes from the verb "verantwoorden," meaning 'to justify' or 'to account for,' combined with the suffix '-lijk,' which forms adjectives. It literally means 'able to be accounted for.' Did you know that this word emphasizes the concept of being answerable or accountable in a moral or legal sense?
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"Verantwoordelijk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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