German word

verantworten

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈantvɔɐ̯tən/

Meaning

  • verbbe responsible for

Example

Ich verantworte das Projekt.

I am responsible for the project.

Illustration for verantworten (be responsible for)

More examples

Wir verantworten die Sicherheit der Anlage.

We are responsible for the safety of the facility.

Core concept

A decision-maker stands behind a project, ready to answer for its results.

Common phrases

  • das Team verantworten

    be responsible for the team

  • die Kosten verantworten

    be responsible for the costs

  • eine Entscheidung verantworten

    be responsible for a decision

Similar words

übernehmen: To willingly accept a task or role along with its responsibility.
tragen: To continue bearing a responsibility or burden.
haften: To be legally liable for damage or debts and required to pay compensation.
sich verantworten: To explain and justify one's actions or decisions to others.

Definition in German

Für eine Sache oder Handlung die Verantwortung übernehmen und für deren Folgen einstehen.

Word origin

Verantworten belongs to the word family of Antwort and antworten, and its historical formation came to express answering for an action or matter.

Usage tips

  • Verantworten is formal and usually takes the matter as a direct accusative object, as in ein Projekt verantworten.

Other meanings

  • justifyverb

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