ADJECTIVE
verantwortlich/fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtlɪç/responsible; in charge; accountable
verantwortlich is a German adjective that means responsible, in charge, or accountable. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "verantwortlicher" and "verantwortlichsten".
Definitions
1.having the obligation to ensure something or answer for something(duty/obligation)
a.having the duty to control or be in charge of something/someone
Er ist für das Projekt verantwortlich.—He is responsible for the project.
2.being the cause of something (typically negative)(causation/blame)
a.having caused something, especially problematic or harmful
Wer ist für den Fehler verantwortlich?—Who is responsible for the mistake?
Adjective Forms
| Positive | verantwortlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | verantwortlicher |
| Superlative | verantwortlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verantwortlich" mean in English?
- "verantwortlich" means responsible, in charge, or accountable. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "verantwortlich"?
- "verantwortlich" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "verantwortlich"?
- The comparative of "verantwortlich" is "verantwortlicher" and the superlative is "verantwortlichsten".
- What part of speech is "verantwortlich"?
- "verantwortlich" is a adjective in German.
