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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.
    "The landlord could be held liable for the faulty wiring."
  2. adj Likely to do or experience something, especially something unwanted.
    "This old ladder is liable to collapse under too much weight."

liable in a sentence

  • The landlord could be held liable for the faulty wiring.
  • Drivers are liable for any damage caused in an accident.
  • This old ladder is liable to collapse under too much weight.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "The landlord could be held liable for the faulty wiring." 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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