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Describes a person or an action characterized by a sense of responsibility. One acts thoughtfully and is aware of the consequences.
Sie geht sehr verantwortungsvoll mit dem ihr anvertrauten Geld um.
She handles the money entrusted to her very responsibly.
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Describes a task, position, or activity that involves great responsibility.
Als Fluglotse hat er einen extrem verantwortungsvollen Job.
As an air traffic controller, he has an extremely responsible job.
The adjective is composed of the noun 'Verantwortung' (responsibility) and the suffix '-voll' (-ful). So it literally means 'full of responsibility.'
Ein verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit der Natur ist sehr wichtig.
A responsible approach to nature is very important.
The word belongs to a family with the noun 'die Verantwortung' (responsibility) and the verb '(etwas) verantworten' (to be responsible for something). If you learn these words together, you can remember them better.
Eltern tragen die Verantwortung für ihre Kinder.
Parents bear responsibility for their children.
The meaning 'involving great responsibility' is almost always used attributively, that is, directly before a noun such as 'Job', 'Aufgabe' (task), or 'Position'. If, on the other hand, it describes a person or their actions, it often appears at the end of the sentence or as an adverb.
Sie hat eine sehr verantwortungsvolle Position in der Firma.
She has a very responsible position in the company.
When a person or action is being described, 'verantwortungsvoll' (responsible) often appears with verbs like 'handeln' (to act) or in the fixed expression 'verantwortungsvoll mit etwas umgehen' (to handle something responsibly).
Wir müssen lernen, verantwortungsvoll mit unseren Daten umzugehen.
We must learn to handle our data responsibly.
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Both words can describe a person or their behavior positively. „Verantwortlich“ emphasizes responsibility for a task here, while „verantwortungsvoll“ shows that someone acts thoughtfully and considers the consequences. Use „verantwortlich“ when the focus is on the task, and „verantwortungsvoll“ when the focus is on how someone acts.
Die Ärztin entscheidet auch in schwierigen Situationen verantwortungsvoll.
The doctor makes responsible decisions even in difficult situations.
Die Ärztin ist für die Betreuung der Patienten verantwortlich.
The doctor is responsible for caring for the patients.
