responsibility
intermediateB2/rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ · re-spon-si-bil-i-ty
An obligation to carry forward an action or ensure a duty is fulfilled.
Meanings
An obligation to carry forward an action or ensure a duty is fulfilled.
کسی عمل کی انجام دہی یا فرض کی تکمیل کی ذمہ داری۔
ذمہ داری
zimmedaari
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- take responsibility
- shoulder responsibility
- delegated responsibility
Example Sentences
She took full responsibility for the project's success.
اس نے پروجیکٹ کی کامیابی کی مکمل ذمہ داری لی۔
Us ne project ki kamiyabi ki mukammal zimmedaari li.
Parents have the responsibility to educate their children.
والدین کے پاس اپنے بچوں کی تعلیم کی ذمہ داری ہے۔
Walidain ke paas apne bachon ki taleem ki zimmedaari hai.
In a team, everyone shares the responsibility for achieving goals.
ایک ٹیم میں، ہر ایک کے پاس اہداف حاصل کرنے کی ذمہ داری ہوتی ہے۔
Ek team mein, har aik ke paas ahdaaf hasil karne ki zimmedaari hoti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of being 'response-able' to remember responsibility.
Imagine a person holding a large sign that says 'Responsibility'.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جو دیکھ رہے ہیں سب، وہی دیکھ لیں گے، اس کے بھرم میں ہے زندگی کی ذمہ داری۔
Jo dekh rahe hain sab, wohi dekh lenge, is ke bharam mein hai zindagi ki zimmedaari.
Those watching all, will see it, within its illusion lies the responsibility of life.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ذمہ داری نبھاؤ تو عزت ملے گی۔
Zimmedaari nibhao to izzat milegi.
Fulfill your responsibilities and you will earn respect.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "responsibilis" — answerable
First known use: 14th century
The word responsibility originated from the Latin word 'responsibilis', denoting the quality of being answerable. It evolved in English to signify a moral or legal obligation.