die Eigenverantwortung
Translation
personal responsibility, self-responsibility, accountability
Examples
Jeder hat eine hohe Eigenverantwortung.
Everyone has a high degree of personal responsibility.
Wir fördern die Eigenverantwortung der Schüler.
We promote the students' self-responsibility.
Grammar Patterns
to take/bear ((personal responsibility)) One must take personal responsibility for one's actions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Selbstverantwortung, Mündigkeit (maturity); Antonyms: Fremdbestimmung (external determination), Abhängigkeit (dependence)
Etymology
Composed of 'eigen' (own/self) and 'Verantwortung' (responsibility). Literally 'self-responsibility'.
Memory Tips
This is a key concept in German culture, emphasizing that individuals are accountable for their own actions and decisions.