verantwortlich
Translation
responsible, accountable, in charge
Examples
Er ist für das Projekt verantwortlich.
He is responsible for the project.
Das ist ein sehr verantwortlicher Job.
That is a very responsible job.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) to be responsible for sth. He is responsible for the damage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zuständig (in charge), haftbar (liable); Antonyms: unverantwortlich (irresponsible)
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' (prefix) + 'Antwort' (answer) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). It literally means 'to be answered for'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you must provide an 'Antwort' (answer) for something you did; that means you are 'verantwortlich' for it.