Signification
to make someone explain their actions
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Ministeransvar' is a cornerstone of Danish democracy, where ministers can be legally impeached (Rigsret) if they are stillet til ansvar for illegal actions. In Greenlandic politics, holding authorities accountable often involves navigating the relationship between local government and the Danish state. Danish companies value 'medarbejderansvar', but when things go wrong, the 'stille til ansvar' process is usually handled through formal 'tjenestelige samtaler'. Inter-Nordic cooperation often involves holding member states accountable to shared environmental and social goals.
Use the Passive
In 80% of news cases, you'll see 'blive stillet til ansvar'. Mastering the passive form makes you sound much more native.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use this in casual friendships unless you are being ironic. It's a heavy-duty phrase.
Signification
to make someone explain their actions
Use the Passive
In 80% of news cases, you'll see 'blive stillet til ansvar'. Mastering the passive form makes you sound much more native.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use this in casual friendships unless you are being ironic. It's a heavy-duty phrase.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the formal sentence.
Efter skandalen krævede befolkningen, at direktøren blev ______ ______ ______.
The correct collocation is 'stillet til ansvar'.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This phrase is best suited for serious, formal contexts like government policy.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Projektet fejlede fuldstændigt. B: Ja, og jeg er bange for, at ______.
The passive voice 'bliver stillet til ansvar' is used when the subjects are the ones being held accountable.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesEfter skandalen krævede befolkningen, at direktøren blev ______ ______ ______.
The correct collocation is 'stillet til ansvar'.
Vælg den rigtige sætning:
This phrase is best suited for serious, formal contexts like government policy.
A: Projektet fejlede fuldstændigt. B: Ja, og jeg er bange for, at ______.
The passive voice 'bliver stillet til ansvar' is used when the subjects are the ones being held accountable.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'Jeg stiller mig selv til ansvar', but it's more common to say 'Jeg tager ansvaret'.
It is almost always 'til ansvar' (indefinite).
'Drage' is more formal and often used in legal or very serious literary contexts.
Absolutely. 'At stille et firma til ansvar' is very common in consumer rights and environmental law.
Expressions liées
at drage til ansvar
synonymTo hold accountable (more formal/legal).
at stå til ansvar for
similarTo be accountable for something.
at tage ansvar
contrastTo take responsibility.
at placere et ansvar
similarTo place responsibility/blame.
