English–Korean

“responsibility” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchaegim

Example

이번 일은 네 책임이야.i beon i reun ne chae gi mi ya

This matter is your responsibility.

Illustration for 책임 (responsibility)

How to say “responsibility” in Korean

“Responsibility” in Korean is 책임 (chaegim).

Being the person or party expected to handle a matter and answer for its outcome.

Full entry for 책임: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 책임

팀에서 중요한 책임을 맡았어요.ti me seo chung yo han chae gi meul ma ta sseo yo

I was entrusted with an important responsibility on the team.

Tips for using 책임

  • In conversation, the word can assign ownership of a matter without implying legal fault, so it fits work, promises, and shared tasks.

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