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10 Language-to-English DictionariesResponsabile
Pronunciation / Transliteration: re.sponˈza.bi.le
"È responsabile del progetto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone.
"As a project manager, she is responsible for ensuring that all deadlines are met." - 2
Being the primary cause of something and therefore able to be blamed or credited.
"He was responsible for the team's success this quarter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'responsible' originates from the Latin 'responsabilis', which means 'able to respond'. It evolved through Middle French 'responsable' in the 18th century, reflecting a shift towards accountability in social and legal contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Responsible" is said worldwide
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Responsable
Transliteration: ʁəspɔ̃sabl
"Elle est responsable de l'équipe."
Verantwortlich
Transliteration: fɛʁˈʔantvɔʁtlɪç
"Er ist verantwortlich für das Projekt."
Responsabile
Transliteration: re.sponˈza.bi.le
"È responsabile del progetto."
Responsable
Transliteration: responˈsa.ble
"Ella es responsable del equipo."
Responsável
Transliteration: ʁes.põˈza.vɛl
"Ele é responsável pelo projeto."
जिम्मेदार
Transliteration: zimmedār
"वह परियोजना के लिए जिम्मेदार है।"
负责
Transliteration: fùzérèn
"她负责这个项目。"
책임이 있는
Transliteration: chaegimi itneun
"그는 프로젝트에 책임이 있습니다."
責任がある
Transliteration: sekinin ga aru
"彼はプロジェクトの責任があります。"
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