Verantwortung Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verantwortung" is used as noun with the meaning of "responsibility", "accountability" or "duty".

Essential properties of "Verantwortung"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Verantwortung
  • Plural: die Verantwortungen

Meanings of "Verantwortung" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Obligation/duty to answer for actions"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Verantwortung für das Projekt liegt bei der Projektleiterin.The responsibility for the project lies with the project manager.
  2. Er übernimmt die volle Verantwortung für seine Fehler.He takes full responsibility for his mistakes.
  3. Wir müssen unsere Verantwortung gegenüber der Umwelt ernst nehmen.We must take our responsibility towards the environment seriously.

2.) "Position/role with significant decision-making and consequences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mit dieser Beförderung übernimmt sie mehr Verantwortung im Unternehmen.With this promotion, she takes on more responsibility in the company.
  2. Eine Position mit großer Verantwortung erfordert viel Erfahrung.A position with great responsibility requires a lot of experience.
  3. Er scheut sich davor, Verantwortung in seinem Job zu übernehmen.He shies away from taking on responsibility in his job.
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