English–German
“responsibility” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈantvɔɐ̯tʊŋ/
Example
Er trägt die Verantwortung für das Projekt.
He bears responsibility for the project.
How to say “responsibility” in German
“Responsibility” in German is Verantwortung.
A person carries a project on their shoulders while standing ready to answer for what happens to it.
Example sentences with Verantwortung
In der Schule sollten Jugendliche Verantwortung übernehmen.
At school, young people should assume responsibility.
Tips for using Verantwortung
- The usual pattern is Verantwortung für etwas or jemanden, with für taking the accusative case.
Other German words for “responsibility”
Wir teilen die Zuständigkeiten im Team klar auf.
We clearly divide up the responsibilities within the team.