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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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