Brać odpowiedzialność
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What it means
Literally “to take responsibility.” A direct, practical phrase used when someone accepts accountability for an action or outcome. The intensified form “brać pełną odpowiedzialność” means to take full responsibility.
Vocabulary
- brać — to take
- odpowiedzialność — responsibility
- pełny — full / complete
Grammar note
'Odpowiedzialność' is accusative — direct object of 'brać.' Used with 'za coś' (for something): 'brać odpowiedzialność za błąd' (to take responsibility for a mistake).
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