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liable in German

liable in German is fehlbar, haftbar, haftend — liable means legally or financially responsible for something.

liable in German

fehlbar
adj
haftbar
adj
haftend
adj
haftpflichtig
adj
neigend
adj
Exposed to a certain contingency or causality, more or less probable.
unterworfen
adj
Exposed to a certain contingency or causality, more or less probable.

What does "liable" mean?

  1. adj Legally or financially responsible for something.
    "If your dog bites someone, you may be held liable for the medical costs."
  2. adj Likely to do or experience something, especially something unwanted.
    "People who skip breakfast are liable to feel tired by mid-morning."
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liable in a sentence

  • If your dog bites someone, you may be held liable for the medical costs.
  • The landlord could be held liable for the faulty wiring.
  • People who skip breakfast are liable to feel tired by mid-morning.
  • The path is liable to flood whenever it rains heavily.

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What is "liable" in German?
"liable" in German is fehlbar, haftbar, haftend. liable means: Legally or financially responsible for something.
How do you use "liable" in a sentence?
Example: "If your dog bites someone, you may be held liable for the medical costs." In German, "liable" is fehlbar, haftbar, haftend.
Are there other ways to say "liable" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "liable": fehlbar, haftbar, haftend, haftpflichtig, neigend, unterworfen.
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