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.
"The babysitter is responsible for the children's safety."
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adj Being the main cause of something, especially something wrong, and therefore able to be blamed.
"Investigators found that faulty wiring was responsible for the fire."
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adj Reliable, sensible, and trustworthy in behavior.
"He's a responsible teenager who always calls if he'll be late."
responsible in a sentence
- The babysitter is responsible for the children's safety.
- Who is responsible for approving this budget?
- Investigators found that faulty wiring was responsible for the fire.
- He's a responsible teenager who always calls if he'll be late.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
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: "The babysitter is responsible for the children's safety." 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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