Adjective
zuständig
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡suːˌʃtɛndɪç/
responsible, in charge (having the responsibility of leading or overseeing)
B1
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Meanings
Adjective
- responsible, in charge (having the responsibility of leading or overseeing)
- competent, cognizant (having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question)
- in charge, entrusted, authorized (having been entrusted or authorized to do a certain task)
Example sentence
Für Ihren Fall ist ein anderes Amt zuständig.
A different office is responsible for your case.
Usage
- für etwas zuständig sein — Für plus accusative names the area of responsibility.
- zuständig / schuldig — Being responsible for handling something does not mean being at fault.
Für die Schlüssel ist heute meine Kollegin zuständig.
My colleague is in charge of the keys today.