How do you say "responsibility" in Russian?

Ответственность

Otvetstvennost'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "responsibility" is Ответственность (Otvetstvennost').

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Pronunciation

You'd say "Otvetstvennost'" out loud, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Writing and usage

Ответственность is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Забота о питомце — большая ответственность.

Zabota o pitomtse — bol'shaja otvetstvennost'.

Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.

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How to remember Ответственность

Think of a jar of loose change on a shelf; the "Otvetstvennost'" sound echoes the buzzing consonant in the middle, so the two stick together.

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Questions about Ответственность

How do you pronounce Ответственность?

You'd say "Otvetstvennost'" out loud, with the emphasis landing on the middle syllable, and it helps to whisper it before saying it at full volume.

Is Ответственность formal or casual?

Ответственность is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Ответственность used in Russian?

Ответственность is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Забота о питомце — большая ответственность. (Taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.).

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