Pananagutan (en. Responsibility)

/pananaɡutan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An obligation or duty that a person must fulfill.
Every parent has a responsibility to their children.
Ang bawat magulang ay may pananagutan sa kanilang mga anak.
The ability to be accountable or answerable for one's actions.
Officials are held strictly responsible for their decisions.
Mahigpit ang pananagutan ng mga opisyal sa kanilang mga desisyon.
Delivering repercussions or effects of an action or decision.
The responsibility for your decisions can affect many.
Ang pananagutan ng iyong mga desisyon ay maaaring makaapekto sa marami.

Etymology

From the root word 'anag' meaning obligation or duty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be responsible
To carry out your duties seriously.
maging responsable
facing responsibility
Having the obligation to answer for actions.
nahaharap sa pananagutan

Related Words

responsibility
A state of having responsibility or obligation.
responsibilidad
duty
A task or responsibility that must be fulfilled.
tungkulin

Slang Meanings

responsibility
You should face your responsibilities to your family.
Dapat mong harapin ang pananagutan mo sa pamilya mo.
answer for your actions
You need to take responsibility for your actions.
Kailangan mong magbigay ng pananagutan sa mga aksyon mo.
debt of gratitude
You cannot avoid the responsibility to those who helped you.
Hindi mo maiiwasan ang pananagutan sa mga tumulong sa'yo.