NOUN
Haftung/ˈhaftʊŋ/liability; responsibility
Haftung is a German noun that means liability or responsibility. It is pronounced /ˈhaftʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Haftungen".
Definitions
1.legal responsibility for damages or obligations(law; finance)
a.state of being held liable for damages or losses (especially in law)
Für den Schaden übernimmt die Versicherung die Haftung.—The insurance company assumes liability for the damage.
2.responsibility for one's actions or their consequences(general)
a.state of being accountable for something
Jeder trägt die Haftung für sein eigenes Handeln.—Everyone bears responsibility for their own actions.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Haftung | die Haftungen |
| Genitive | der Haftung | der Haftungen |
| Dative | der Haftung | den Haftungen |
| Accusative | die Haftung | die Haftungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Haftung" mean in English?
- "Haftung" means liability or responsibility. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Haftung"?
- "Haftung" is pronounced /ˈhaftʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Haftung" der, die, or das?
- "Haftung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Haftung"?
- The plural of "Haftung" is "Haftungen".
- What part of speech is "Haftung"?
- "Haftung" is a noun in German.
