VERB
verantworten/fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtn̩/to be responsible for; to answer for
verantworten is a German verb that means to be responsible for or to answer for. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtn̩/.
Definitions
1.to be responsible for something; to be able to justify or answer for something(responsibility)
a.to stand answerable for an action, decision, or outcome
Für dieses Projekt muss ich mich vor dem Vorstand verantworten.—I have to answer for this project to the board.
b.to be held responsible for the consequences of something
Wer kann das Scheitern des Plans verantworten?—Who can be held responsible for the failure of the plan?
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verantworten" mean in English?
- "verantworten" means to be responsible for or to answer for. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verantworten"?
- "verantworten" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "verantworten"?
- "verantworten" is a verb in German.
