hauptverantwortlich
Translation
primarily responsible, mainly responsible, in charge
Examples
Er ist hauptverantwortlich für das Projekt.
He is primarily responsible for the project.
Wer war für den Fehler hauptverantwortlich?
Who was primarily responsible for the mistake?
Grammar Patterns
to be hauptverantwortlich ((for sth.)) to be primarily responsible for sth. She is primarily responsible for finances.
Similar Words
Synonyms: federführend, hauptsächlich zuständig; Antonyms: unbeteiligt, mitverantwortlich
Etymology
From 'Haupt' (main, head) + 'verantwortlich' (responsible). The 'head' of responsibility.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Haupt' (head) of a company; they have the main responsibility.