Eigenverantwortung

personal responsibility, self-responsibility

noun EYE-gen-fer-ant-vor-toong Rare

Usage Note

Eigenverantwortung stresses that an individual is responsible for their own choices and their consequences, without delegating blame. Eigenverantwortung übernehmen (to take personal responsibility) is a cornerstone phrase in educational, political, and liberal discourse.

Examples

"Eigenverantwortung zu zeigen bedeutet, Fehler einzugestehen und daraus zu lernen."

Natural Translation

Showing personal responsibility means admitting mistakes and learning from them.

Literal Translation

To show personal-responsibility means admitting mistakes and learning from them.

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