responsible in German
responsible in German is verantwortlich, vernünftig, verantwortungsvoll — responsible means having a duty to take care of something, or being accountable for its outcome.
responsible in German
verantwortlich
(postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
vernünftig
(postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
verantwortlich
(postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
verantwortungsvoll
(of a, job, or, position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
zuverlässig
Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
verantwortlich
Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
What does "responsible" mean?
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adj Having a duty to take care of something, or being accountable for its outcome.
"As team leader, I am responsible for making sure everyone gets home safely."
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adj Being the main cause of something, especially something wrong, and therefore able to be blamed.
"Nobody admitted being responsible for the broken window, so the whole class stayed behind."
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adj Reliable, sensible, and trustworthy in behavior.
"We need a responsible adult to look after the dog while we are away."
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responsible in a sentence
- As team leader, I am responsible for making sure everyone gets home safely.
- The babysitter is responsible for the children's safety.
- Nobody admitted being responsible for the broken window, so the whole class stayed behind.
- A single careless driver was responsible for the long delays on the motorway.
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What is "responsible" in German?
"responsible" in German is verantwortlich, vernünftig, verantwortungsvoll. responsible means: Having a duty to take care of something, or being accountable for its outcome.
How do you use "responsible" in a sentence?
Example: "As team leader, I am responsible for making sure everyone gets home safely." In German, "responsible" is verantwortlich, vernünftig, verantwortungsvoll.
Are there other ways to say "responsible" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "responsible": verantwortlich, vernünftig, verantwortungsvoll, zuverlässig.
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