ADJECTIVE
zuständig/ˈt͡suːˌʃtɛndɪç/responsible; in charge; competent (for)
zuständig is a German adjective that means responsible, in charge, or competent (for). It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃtɛndɪç/.
Definitions
1.having the responsibility or authority for something; competent(responsibility/competence)
a.being the person, authority, or institution responsible for a task or area
Die zuständige Behörde prüft Ihren Antrag.—The responsible authority will review your application.
b.being in charge of a subject area or task within an organization
Frau Müller ist für Personalfragen zuständig.—Ms. Müller is in charge of personnel matters.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "zuständig" mean in English?
- "zuständig" means responsible, in charge, or competent (for). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "zuständig"?
- "zuständig" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌʃtɛndɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "zuständig"?
- "zuständig" is a adjective in German.
