Meaning
Stating that someone is accountable for a task or outcome.
Cultural Background
In North Indian families, the eldest child is often told this phrase early on, symbolizing their role as a caretaker. In modern Indian offices, this phrase is used to clarify roles during meetings to avoid confusion. In rural settings, this phrase is often used by village elders to assign community duties.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'जिम्मेदारी' is feminine, so always use 'तुम्हारी' or 'मेरी'.
Tone Check
Don't use this phrase with a sharp tone, as it can sound like you are blaming someone.
Meaning
Stating that someone is accountable for a task or outcome.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'जिम्मेदारी' is feminine, so always use 'तुम्हारी' or 'मेरी'.
Tone Check
Don't use this phrase with a sharp tone, as it can sound like you are blaming someone.
Formal vs Informal
Always switch to 'आपकी' in professional settings to sound more respectful.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct possessive pronoun.
यह ____ जिम्मेदारी है। (Your - informal)
Since 'जिम्मेदारी' is feminine, 'तुम्हारी' is the correct form.
Which sentence is more formal?
Choose the correct option.
'आपकी' is the formal pronoun for 'your'.
Match the situation to the register.
Match: Boss/Employee -> Formal, Friend/Friend -> Informal
Professional settings require formal language.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Who will clean the room?' B: '____.'
This is the most logical answer to assign accountability.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह ____ जिम्मेदारी है। (Your - informal)
Since 'जिम्मेदारी' is feminine, 'तुम्हारी' is the correct form.
Choose the correct option.
'आपकी' is the formal pronoun for 'your'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Professional settings require formal language.
A: 'Who will clean the room?' B: '____.'
This is the most logical answer to assign accountability.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, but it might sound overly serious. Use it for tasks that matter.
It depends on your tone. Used neutrally, it is just a statement of fact.
You don't usually pluralize 'जिम्मेदारी' in this phrase.
Say 'यह मेरी जिम्मेदारी नहीं है'.
Because 'जिम्मेदारी' is a feminine noun.
Yes, it is common in professional or serious text messages.
Yes, 'यह मेरी जिम्मेदारी है' is a great way to show initiative.
Yes, 'यह मेरा कर्तव्य है' (This is my duty).
Related Phrases
यह मेरा काम है
similarThis is my job
यह तुम्हारी गलती है
contrastThis is your fault
जिम्मेदारी निभाना
builds onTo fulfill a responsibility
