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responsible artinya

bertanggung jawab

UK/ɹɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl//ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/

responsible in Indonesian: bertanggung jawab. In English, responsible means having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

Indonesian words for responsible

answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
bertanggung jawab
involving a degree of personal accountability
bertanggung jawab

English meaning of responsible

  1. adjective Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
  2. adjective Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
  3. adjective Answerable to (a superior).
  4. adjective Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.

Full definition of responsible

responsible in a sentence

  • Parents are responsible for their child's behaviour.
  • Who is responsible for this mess?
  • She has a responsible position in the firm.

responsible in other languages

Questions about responsible in Indonesian

What is the meaning of responsible in Indonesian?
Responsible in Indonesian is bertanggung jawab.
Apa arti responsible?
Responsible: bertanggung jawab.
What does responsible mean in English?
Responsible means having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.

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