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responsible in Malay

bertanggungjawab

UK/ɹɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl//ɹɪˈspɑn.sə.bəl/

responsible in Malay: bertanggungjawab. 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.

Malay words for responsible

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

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 Malay

What is the meaning of responsible in Malay?
Responsible in Malay is bertanggungjawab.
Apakah maksud responsible dalam bahasa Melayu?
Responsible: bertanggungjawab.
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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