eigenverantwortlich
Translation
personally responsible, self-reliant, autonomous
Examples
Jeder Mitarbeiter arbeitet eigenverantwortlich.
Every employee works on their own responsibility.
Eigenverantwortliches Handeln ist sehr wichtig.
Acting on one's own responsibility is very important.
Grammar Patterns
((to act)) ((responsibly)) to act responsibly They act with personal responsibility.
((responsible)) + ((noun)) responsible (noun) Responsible learning is effective.
((responsible)) for ((sth.)) to be responsible for (sth.) One is personally responsible for one's actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: selbstständig, autonom, unabhängig; Antonyms: abhängig, fremdbestimmt
Etymology
A compound of 'eigen' (own) + 'verantwortlich' (responsible). It literally means 'own-responsible'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'eigen' = own, 'verantwortlich' = responsible. The meaning is very direct.