This is the 866th most frequent Afrikaans word.
verantwoordelikheid
Responsibility.
In this sentence, 'verantwoordelikheid' refers to an obligation or duty someone has.
Dit is jou verantwoordelikheid om die werk betyds af te handel.
It is your responsibility to complete the work on time.
Here, 'verantwoordelikheid' expresses accepting accountability for past actions.
Sy neem verantwoordelikheid vir die foute wat gemaak is.
She takes responsibility for the mistakes that were made.
In this context, 'verantwoordelikheid' describes the capacity or maturity to handle important duties reliably.