kuwajibika

How to say it

Meaning

To do one's duty properly and to answer for one's actions and their results, especially in a job or a public office.

Good to know

Takes no object; what one answers for follows kwa: kuwajibika kwa makosa, to take responsibility for mistakes. Kuwajibika ipasavyo means to do one's duty properly; wajibu is duty.

Examples

• Kila mzazi anapaswa kuwajibika kwa malezi ya watoto wake.Every parent should take responsibility for bringing up their children.
• Viongozi wasiowajibika wataondolewa kazini.Leaders who do not do their duty will be removed from office.
• Waziri alikubali kuwajibika kwa makosa ya wizara yake.The minister agreed to take responsibility for the mistakes of his ministry.