Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

verantwortlich

Translation (Übersetzung) responsible
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtlɪç]
B1
Adjectives
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective common_word responsibility B1 level accountability
An adjective meaning 'responsible' or 'accountable'. Often used with the preposition 'für' (for) to indicate what someone is responsible for. Can also be used as a predicate adjective or attributive adjective.

verantwortlich - German Adjectives - verantwortlich Meaning - verantwortlich Translation - verantwortlich Adjectives Examples

verantwortlich is a German Adjectives

Learn verantwortlich meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. verantwortlich is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

verantwortlich Examples (Beispiele) in English

verantwortlich examples with English translations. See how to use verantwortlich in sentences. verantwortlich example sentences in English below.

Ich bin für diese Entscheidung verantwortlich.
I am responsible for this decision.
Taking responsibility for a decision
Der verantwortliche Manager hat den Fehler korrigiert.
The responsible manager corrected the mistake.
Using the adjective attributively before a noun
Wer ist hier verantwortlich?
Who is responsible here?
Asking about responsibility in a situation

verantwortlich Word Family - verantwortlich Related Words - verantwortlich Family Members

verantwortlich Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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root (Wurzel)
Verantwortung
Meaning: responsibility
Example: Die Verantwortung für das Projekt liegt bei ihm.
Noun
derived verb (abgeleitetes Verb)
verantworten
Meaning: to answer for, to justify
Tense: Präsens
Example: Er kann seine Entscheidung gut verantworten.
Verb
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
verantwortungsvoll
Meaning: responsible, conscientious
Example: Sie ist eine verantwortungsvolle Führungskraft.
Adjective
opposite (Gegenteil)
unverantwortlich
Meaning: irresponsible
Example: Sein unverantwortliches Verhalten führte zum Unfall.
Adjective

verantwortlich Usage - verantwortlich Collocations - verantwortlich Idioms - verantwortlich Synonyms - verantwortlich Antonyms

verantwortlich Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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verantwortlich Collocations (Kollokationen)

verantwortlich collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn verantwortlich word combinations and how to use verantwortlich with other words naturally.

verantwortlich sein für
to be responsible for
High frequency
verantwortlich machen
to hold responsible
Medium frequency
verantwortlich handeln
to act responsibly
Medium frequency
verantwortlich zeichnen
to be in charge (literally: to sign responsible)
Low frequency
verantwortlich fühlen
to feel responsible
Medium frequency
verantwortlich erklären
to declare responsible
Low frequency
verantwortlich bleiben
to remain responsible
Medium frequency

verantwortlich Idioms (Redewendungen)

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Die Verantwortung liegt bei jemandem
The responsibility lies with someone
Indicates that someone has the ultimate responsibility for something
Verantwortung übernehmen
To take responsibility
To accept responsibility for something
In Verantwortung stehen
To be in a position of responsibility
To have an official or formal responsibility

verantwortlich Synonyms (Synonyme)

verantwortlich synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for verantwortlich and expand your German vocabulary. Learn verantwortlich similar words and their usage.

zuständig
Meaning: in charge, responsible
High similarity
verantwortungsvoll
Meaning: responsible, conscientious
Medium similarity
verantwortungsbewusst
Meaning: responsible, conscientious
Medium similarity
schuld
Meaning: guilty, to blame
Low similarity
verantwortbar
Meaning: justifiable, defensible
Low similarity

verantwortlich Antonyms (Antonyme)

verantwortlich antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to verantwortlich. Discover verantwortlich opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

unverantwortlich
Meaning: irresponsible
unzuständig
Meaning: not responsible, not in charge
unschuldig
Meaning: innocent
gleichgültig
Meaning: indifferent

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verantwortlich Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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Verantwortung Pflicht Aufgabe Zuständigkeit Haftung Rechenschaft

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