ansvar

responsibility, liability · noun (en)

Definition
The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something. The state or fact of having a legal obligation to do something or to be liable for something. The state of having to take care of somebody or something and of having to make decisions about them.
Inflections
ansvar, ansvaret, ansvar, ansvarene
Origin
From Old Norse "á" (on, upon) + "svar" (answer, reply, responsibility). The word has evolved to mean 'that which one must answer for'.

Examples

Hun tar stort ansvar for barna sine.She takes great responsibility for her children.
Ledelsen har ansvaret for selskapets økonomi.The management has the responsibility for the company's finances.
Det er ditt ansvar å rydde opp.It is your responsibility to clean up.
Han føler et stort ansvar for sine handlinger.He feels a great responsibility for his actions.
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