Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

die Verantwortung

Translation (Übersetzung) responsibility
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtʊŋ]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun abstract professional ethics
A feminine noun that refers to the state or fact of being accountable or answerable for something. Often used in professional, ethical, and personal contexts.

Verantwortung - German Nouns - Verantwortung Meaning - Verantwortung Translation - Verantwortung Nouns Examples

Verantwortung is a German Nouns

Learn Verantwortung meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Verantwortung is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Verantwortung Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Sie übernimmt die Verantwortung für das Team.
She takes responsibility for the team.
Professional setting
Eltern tragen große Verantwortung für ihre Kinder.
Parents bear great responsibility for their children.
Family/personal life
Mit großer Macht kommt große Verantwortung.
With great power comes great responsibility.
Proverb/ethical statement

Verantwortung — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Verantwortung — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich habe Verantwortung für das Projekt.
    Ich trage Verantwortung für das Projekt.
    While 'haben' is sometimes used, 'tragen' is the more idiomatic verb with Verantwortung.
  • Die Verantwortung ist groß.
    Die Verantwortung ist groß.
    Actually correct, but learners often forget the article 'die' since it's feminine.
  • Er hat keine Verantwortungen.
    Er hat keine Verantwortung.
    Verantwortung is usually uncountable; use singular form even when referring to multiple responsibilities.

Verantwortung Word Family - Verantwortung Related Words - Verantwortung Family Members

Verantwortung Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Verantwortung word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Verantwortung family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Verantwortung related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
verantworten
Meaning: to answer for/to justify
Tense: present
Example: Er muss sich für seine Entscheidung verantworten.
Verb
adjective form (Adjektivform)
verantwortlich
Meaning: responsible
Example: Sie ist für das Projekt verantwortlich.
Adjective
noun form (person) (Personenbezeichnung)
Verantwortlicher
Meaning: responsible person
Example: Der Verantwortliche wurde befragt.
Noun

Verantwortung Usage - Verantwortung Collocations - Verantwortung Idioms - Verantwortung Synonyms - Verantwortung Antonyms

Verantwortung Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Verantwortung Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

Verantwortung übernehmen
to take responsibility
High frequency
Verantwortung tragen
to bear responsibility
High frequency
große Verantwortung
great responsibility
High frequency
persönliche Verantwortung
personal responsibility
Medium frequency
moralische Verantwortung
moral responsibility
Medium frequency
Verantwortung abgeben
to delegate responsibility
Medium frequency
volle Verantwortung
full responsibility
Medium frequency
Verantwortung für etwas haben
to have responsibility for something
High frequency

Verantwortung Idioms (Redewendungen)

Verantwortung idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Verantwortung with meanings and explanations. Master Verantwortung expressions used in everyday German.

Die Verantwortung liegt bei dir
The responsibility lies with you
Used to indicate that someone is the one who must take responsibility for a situation.
Verantwortung auf die leichte Schulter nehmen
To take responsibility lightly
To not take responsibility seriously enough.
In Verantwortung stehen
To be in a position of responsibility
To hold a role that involves significant accountability.

Verantwortung Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Verpflichtung
Meaning: obligation
Medium similarity
Haftung
Meaning: liability
Medium similarity
Aufgabe
Meaning: task/duty
Low similarity
Zuständigkeit
Meaning: responsibility/competence
Medium similarity
Pflicht
Meaning: duty
Medium similarity

Verantwortung Antonyms (Antonyme)

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

Verantwortungslosigkeit
Meaning: irresponsibility
Unverantwortlichkeit
Meaning: irresponsibility
Freiheit
Meaning: freedom

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Verantwortung Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Verantwortung semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Verantwortung. Explore Verantwortung related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Verantwortung contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Pflicht Aufgabe Verpflichtung Haftung Zuständigkeit Verantwortungsbewusstsein Verantwortungsgefühl

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