Vocabulary
eigenverantwortlich
/ˈaɪ̯ɡn̩fɛɐ̯ˌʔantvɔʁtlɪç/· adjective
autonomous, on one's own responsibility
Every job ad promises „eigenverantwortliches Arbeiten“ — then the manager has to actually let go.
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- Komparativ
- eigenverantwortlicher
- Superlativ
- am eigenverantwortlichsten
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Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
eigenverantwortlich
autonomous, self-directed (work)
Jede Person arbeitet eigenverantwortlich an ihrem Projekt.
Everyone works autonomously on their own project.
Word family
eigenverantwortlichdie Eigenverantwortungpersonal responsibilityverantwortlichresponsibledie Verantwortungresponsibility
Common combinations
- eigenverantwortlich arbeitento work autonomously
- eigenverantwortliches Handelnacting on one's own responsibility
- Eigenverantwortung übernehmento take personal responsibility
Similar & opposite
≈ Synonyms
selbstständigautonom
Common learner mistakes
- eigenverantwortlich = allein arbeiteneigenverantwortlich = selbst entscheiden und dafür geradestehenIt's about owning your decisions, not about working alone — you can be eigenverantwortlich inside a team.
Real examples
- Im neuen Team arbeitet jede Person eigenverantwortlich an ihrem Projekt.In the new team everyone works autonomously on their own project.
- Wir bieten eigenverantwortliches Arbeiten und flexible Zeiten.We offer autonomous work and flexible hours.
- Sie organisiert ihre Woche völlig eigenverantwortlich.She organises her week completely on her own.
