No. 505 in Dutch
verantwoordelijk
Responsible.
In a sentence
Ik ben verantwoordelijk voor het organiseren van de gebeurtenis.
I am responsible for organizing the event.
The word 'verantwoordelijk' is used as an adjective to convey the sense of having an obligation or responsibility for something.
De leraar heeft de studenten geleerd wat het betekent om verantwoordelijk te zijn.
The teacher has taught the students what it means to be responsible.
Here, 'verantwoordelijk' is used to describe the concept or attribute of being accountable or reliable.
De bestuurder wordt verantwoordelijk gehouden voor het ongeluk.
The driver is held responsible for the accident.
In this sentence, 'verantwoordelijk' implies being deemed accountable or liable for a situation or outcome.
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