No exact match translations found for 'Answerable' in nepali.
Word 'Answerable' in Other Languages
- Answerable in Assamese অসমীয়া
- Answerable in Bengali বাংলা
- Answerable in Bodo बड़ो
- Answerable in Dogri डोगरी
- Answerable in English
- Answerable in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- Answerable in Hindi हिन्दी
- Answerable in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- Answerable in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- Answerable in Konkani कोंकणी
- Answerable in Maithili মৈথিলী
- Answerable in Malayalam മലയാളം
- Answerable in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- Answerable in Marathi मराठी
- Answerable in Nepali नेपाली
- Answerable in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Answerable in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Answerable in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- Answerable in Santali
- Answerable in Sindhi سنڌي
- Answerable in Tamil தமிழ்
- Answerable in Telugu తెలుగు
- Answerable in Urdu اُردُو
Answerable
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.sər.ə.bəl/
Definitions
- Capable of being held accountable or responsible for something.
- Obliged to explain or justify one's actions to others.
Usage Examples
- "The manager was answerable for the project's failure."
- "Every citizen is answerable to the law."
Etymology
From the word "answer" (Old French 'answer') + the suffix '-able' (from Latin '-abilis'), meaning capable of or fit for being answered or accountable.
Synonyms
- Accountable
- Responsible
- Liable
- Obliged
- Answerable
Antonyms
- Irresponsible
- Unaccountable
- Exempt
- Free
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | مسؤول (Mas'ool) | /masʔuːl/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 有责任的 (Yǒu zérèn de) | /joʊ tsɤ˥˩ ʐən˥˩ də/ |
| French | Responsable | /ʁɛs.pɔ̃.sɑːbl/ |
| German | Verantwortlich | /fɛʁˈʔantvɔʁtʃlɪç/ |
| Hindi | जवाबदेह (Javabdeh) | /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbd̪eːh/ |
| Italian | Responsabile | /re.spon.sa.biˈle/ |
| Japanese | 責任がある (Sekinin ga aru) | /seki.nin ɡa aɾu/ |
| Portuguese | Responsável | /ʁes.põ.sɐˈveɫ/ |
| Spanish | Responsable | /res.pɔnˈsa.βle/ |
| Russian | Ответственный (Otvetstvenny) | /ɐtvʲɪt͡sˈt͡vʲennɨj/ |
| Swedish | Ansvarig | /ˈɑːnsˌvɑːrɪɡ/ |
Indian Language Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Assamese | দায়িত্বশীল (Dayitwashiil) | /daːjɪt̪tʰoʃil/ |
| Bengali | দায়িত্বশীল (Dayitwashiil) | /d̪aːjɪt̪tʰoʃil/ |
| Gujarati | દાયિત્વશીલ (Dayitvashil) | /d̪aːjɪt̪ʋəʃil/ |
| Kannada | ಹಕ್ಕು (Hakku) | /ɦakku/ |
| Malayalam | ജവാബ്ദാരി (Javabdaari) | /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbd̪ɑːɾi/ |
| Marathi | जबाबदारी (Jababdaari) | /d͡ʒəbɑːbd̪ɑːɾi/ |
| Punjabi | ਜਵਾਬਦੇਹੀ (Javabdehi) | /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbd̪eːhi/ |
| Tamil | பதில் (Pathil) | /ˈpɑːd̪ɪl/ |
| Telugu | జవాబుదారీ (Javabudaari) | /d͡ʒʌːˈʋɑːbʊd̪ɑːɾi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In American English: /ˈæn.sər.ə.bəl/
- In British English: /ˈæn.sə.rə.bəl/
- In Australian English: /ˈæn.sə.rə.bəl/
Historical Usage
The adjective "answerable" has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe someone who is held accountable for their actions or decisions. Initially, the term was more common in legal and political contexts, referring to an individual's obligation to answer to authorities or the public.
Cultural Nuances
In various cultures, being "answerable" signifies more than just legal accountability. In many traditional societies, individuals are expected to answer to their family, community, or elders, underscoring the role of social and cultural responsibility. The expectation of being answerable can vary greatly between different cultural contexts.
More Information
The concept of being answerable is deeply rooted in notions of duty and ethics, often discussed in philosophy, politics, and law. It reflects an individual's or institution's responsibility to justify actions and decisions to others, whether in a professional, personal, or societal context. Modern interpretations include transparency in governance and the ethical duty to answer for one's conduct, particularly in public office.