die Verantwortlichen
Translation
people in charge, those responsible, the responsible parties
Examples
Die Verantwortlichen wurden informiert.
The people in charge were informed.
Wir suchen die Verantwortlichen für diesen Fehler.
We are looking for the people responsible for this mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((the people responsible)) ((for sth.)) to be the people responsible for sth. The people responsible for security are absent.
Similar Words
die Zuständigen (the competent people), die Leiter (the leaders)
Etymology
Plural nominalized adjective from 'verantwortlich' (responsible). Literally 'the responsible ones'. The input 'Verantwortlichen' is a common inflected form (e.g., dative plural).
Memory Tips
Contains 'Antwort' (answer). The 'Verantwortlichen' are the people who must 'answer' for things.