der/die Erziehungsverantwortliche
Translation
person responsible for education, guardian
Examples
Die Erziehungsverantwortlichen wurden zu einem Gespräch eingeladen.
The persons responsible for education were invited to a meeting.
Er ist der Erziehungsverantwortliche für das Kind.
He is the person responsible for the child's education.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb./sth.)) to be responsible for sb./sth. He is the one responsible for the child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erziehungsberechtigte, Sorgeberechtigte
Etymology
A compound of 'Erziehung' (education) + the linking '-s-' + 'verantwortlich' (responsible). It literally means 'someone responsible for education'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Verantwortung,' which means responsibility. This word describes the person who holds the responsibility for a child's education ('Erziehung').