English-Finnish translations for responsible

• vastuullinen
  Mikä on vastuullinen lähestymistapa? What is the responsible approach?
  Se oli vastuullinen ja oikea teko. It was the responsible and right thing to do.
  Meidän on löydettävä vastuullinen pitkän aikavälin ratkaisu. We must adopt a responsible and long-term solution.
• vastuussa
  Putin on vastuussa, Venäjän johto on vastuussa. Putin is responsible; the Russian leadership is responsible.
  Kuka on vastuussa mistäkin politiikasta? Who is responsible for which policy?
  Me olemme vastuussa, kuten kalastajatkin. We are responsible, as are fishermen.

Definition of responsible

• Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically
• Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it
• Answerable to (a superior
• Having good judgment in decision-making
• Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy
• Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior
• The individual who bears the responsibility for something

Examples

• Parents are responsible for their childs behaviour.
• Who is responsible for this mess?
• She has a responsible position in the firm.
• He looks like a responsible guy.

Related words

• irresponsible
• irresponsibly
• responsibly
• responsibleness
• eco-responsible
• co-responsible
• responsible minister
• responsible for
• responsible business