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die Verantwortung akzeptieren
/diː fɛɐ̯ˈʔantvɔʁtʊŋ akˈtseːptiːʁən/
to take responsibility
Er hat endlich die Verantwortung für sein Handeln akzeptiert.
He finally accepted responsibility for his actions.
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.
This phrase is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to express accountability.
Collocations
die volle Verantwortung akzeptierento take full responsibilitydie Verantwortung für etwas akzeptierento take responsibility for something
Related Phrases
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
nounakzeptieren
to accept
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