die Verantwortung akzeptieren

/diː fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtʊŋ akˈtseːptiːʁən/
phraseIntermediate to take responsibility
formalinformal

To acknowledge and willingly accept one's duties, obligations, or consequences of one's actions.

Nach dem Unfall musste sie die Verantwortung für ihre Fehler akzeptieren.

After the accident, she had to accept responsibility for her mistakes.

Ein guter Leader akzeptiert die Verantwortung für sein Team.

A good leader takes responsibility for his team.

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This phrase is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to express accountability.

Related Phrases

Verantwortung übernehmenphrase
to take on responsibility
Verantwortung tragenphrase
to bear responsibility

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

While this phrase can be used in both formal and informal settings, it is particularly common in professional or serious discussions about accountability.

Gold Rule

Accountability

This phrase is often used when someone is expected to acknowledge their role in a situation, whether positive or negative.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the noun 'Verantwortung' (responsibility) and the verb 'akzeptieren' (to accept), this phrase emphasizes the act of willingly taking on accountability.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal contexts, such as business or legal settings, but can also be applied in everyday situations where someone acknowledges their role in a situation.

Word Breakdown

die Verantwortung
responsibility
noun
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akzeptieren
to accept
verb
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