German word

Verantwortliche

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈantvɔʁtlɪçə/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)person responsible

Example

Die Verantwortliche ist heute nicht da.

The person responsible isn't here today.

Illustration for Verantwortliche (person responsible)

More examples

Die Verantwortliche des Projekts erläuterte den Zeitplan.

The person responsible for the project explained the schedule.

Core concept

One person is the accountable contact at the center of a task, decision, or problem.

Common phrases

  • die Verantwortliche des Projekts

    the person responsible for the project

  • die Verantwortliche im Team

    the person responsible on the team

  • als Verantwortliche benannt werden

    be appointed as the person responsible

Similar words

Vorgesetzte: A direct supervisor who assigns work and evaluates performance.
Ansprechpartner: The designated contact for questions or communication about a specific matter.
Beauftragte: A person officially appointed to handle a specific task or duty.
Leiter: The person responsible for managing a department or project.

Definition in German

Substantiviertes Adjektiv, das die Person bezeichnet, die für Fehler, Entscheidungen oder Maßnahmen die Verantwortung übernimmt.

Word origin

Verantwortliche comes from the nominalized adjective verantwortlich, formed from Verantwortung plus -lich; Verantwortung is historically connected with Antwort and answering for something.

Usage tips

  • As a plural, Verantwortliche normally takes the ending -n: die Verantwortlichen; the same ending also appears in several oblique singular forms such as mit dem Verantwortlichen.

Other meanings

  • person in chargenoun

Opposites

  • Verantwortungslosigkeitirresponsibilitynoun

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