die Kernverantwortung
Translation
core responsibility, key responsibility
Examples
Das ist meine Kernverantwortung.
That is my core responsibility.
Die Kernverantwortung des Teams ist klar definiert.
The team's core responsibility is clearly defined.
Grammar Patterns
to have/bear the core responsibility for ((sth.)) Die Marketingabteilung trägt die Kernverantwortung für die Marke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hauptverantwortung (main responsibility), Hauptaufgabe (main task)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kern' (core, kernel) and 'Verantwortung' (responsibility).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'core' responsibility, the central part of one's duties.