Signification
Taking ownership of a task.
Contexte culturel
In Greek business culture, taking responsibility is highly valued as it shows 'leventia' (bravery/nobility). However, people may be hesitant to admit fault in public to save face. Cypriot Greek uses the same phrase, but the accent and some surrounding particles might change. The sense of family responsibility is extremely strong in Cyprus. In Greek-American or Greek-Australian communities, this phrase is often used to maintain a connection to the traditional values of 'philotimo' and family duty. The concept of 'Euthyne' was a pillar of democracy. No one was above the law, and everyone had to be 'straight' (euthys) in their accounts.
Use it to lead
In a Greek office, being the first to say 'Είναι δική μου ευθύνη' when something goes wrong is the fastest way to earn respect.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'ευθύνη' is feminine. Never say 'δικό μου ευθύνη'!
Signification
Taking ownership of a task.
Use it to lead
In a Greek office, being the first to say 'Είναι δική μου ευθύνη' when something goes wrong is the fastest way to earn respect.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'ευθύνη' is feminine. Never say 'δικό μου ευθύνη'!
The Philotimo Connection
This phrase is the verbal expression of 'Philotimo.' Use it when you want to show you are a person of honor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the emphatic possessive adjective 'δικός'.
Η απόφαση είναι ______ μου ευθύνη.
The noun 'ευθύνη' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'δική'.
Which sentence is the most professional way to take responsibility for a project?
Πώς θα πείτε ότι είστε υπεύθυνος για ένα έργο;
This is the most balanced and professional way to state responsibility.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
Νίκος: 'Ποιος ξέχασε τα κλειδιά;' Ελένη: 'Συγγνώμη, ________.'
Eleni is admitting her mistake, so she uses 'δική μου ευθύνη'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 1. Είναι δική μου ευθύνη. 2. Είναι δική μας ευθύνη. 3. Είναι δική σου ευθύνη.
1 is singular personal, 2 is plural, 3 is second person.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Responsibility vs Blame
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesΗ απόφαση είναι ______ μου ευθύνη.
The noun 'ευθύνη' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'δική'.
Πώς θα πείτε ότι είστε υπεύθυνος για ένα έργο;
This is the most balanced and professional way to state responsibility.
Νίκος: 'Ποιος ξέχασε τα κλειδιά;' Ελένη: 'Συγγνώμη, ________.'
Eleni is admitting her mistake, so she uses 'δική μου ευθύνη'.
Match: 1. Είναι δική μου ευθύνη. 2. Είναι δική μας ευθύνη. 3. Είναι δική σου ευθύνη.
1 is singular personal, 2 is plural, 3 is second person.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be a bit stiff. With friends, 'Εγώ φταίω' or 'Δικό μου' is more common for small things.
Yes! You can say 'Είναι δική μου ευθύνη η επιτυχία του έργου' (The success of the project is my responsibility).
'Ευθύνη' is accountability/responsibility, while 'υποχρέωση' is a specific obligation or chore.
You can say 'Δυστυχώς, αυτό δεν είναι δική μου ευθύνη' (Unfortunately, this is not my responsibility).
'Δική' adds emphasis, making it 'my OWN' rather than just 'the' responsibility.
Yes, 'ευθύνες' (responsibilities). Example: 'Έχω πολλές ευθύνες' (I have many responsibilities).
Yes, adding the article 'η' before 'ευθύνη' is also correct and very common.
Context matters. It can be an apology or just a statement of fact about your job role.
The opposite is 'ανεύθυνος' (irresponsible).
You ask 'Ποιος είναι ο υπεύθυνος;' or 'Ποιος έχει την ευθύνη;'
Expressions liées
Αναλαμβάνω την ευθύνη
specialized formI assume the responsibility.
Φέρω την ευθύνη
similarI bear the responsibility.
Είμαι υπεύθυνος
synonymI am responsible.
Δεν με αφορά
contrastIt doesn't concern me.
