verantwortlich
responsible
The German word 'verantwortlich' is used to express responsibility or accountability for something. It is often used in the context of work or tasks, where someone is expected to be responsible for a certain outcome or result. It can also be used more generally to describe someone who is reliable and trustworthy.
Example sentences using: verantwortlich
Ich bin verantwortlich für die Organisation des Meetings.
I am responsible for the organization of the meeting.
This sentence uses 'verantwortlich' to express accountability or being in charge of something, in this case, the organization of a meeting.
Er fühlt sich nicht verantwortlich für das, was passiert ist.
He does not feel responsible for what happened.
Here 'verantwortlich' is used in a context where someone is distancing themselves from what happened, indicating they don't feel any fault or reason to answer for the situation.
Wir sind alle verantwortlich für den Schutz der Umwelt.
We are all responsible for protecting the environment.
This sentence employs 'verantwortlich' to show a shared responsibility or duty among all individuals, denoting everyone's role in protecting the environment.