When someone is مسئولیتپذیر (mas'uliyat-pazir), it means they are responsible. This person can be trusted to do what they say they will do. They take their duties seriously and follow through on their commitments. It's a great quality to have in a friend or colleague!
§ Similar Words for 'Responsible' in Persian
When you're learning Persian, you'll find that some English words have a few different translations, each with slightly different nuances. The same goes for 'responsible.' While 'مسئولیتپذیر' (mas'uliyat-pazir) is a great word to know for 'responsible,' especially when you mean someone who is capable and takes on duties, there are other words and phrases you might hear or use depending on the context. Let's look at a few common ones so you know when to use which.
§ مسئول (mas'ul): The Core of Responsibility
- DEFINITION
- This is the most direct translation of 'responsible' as a noun or adjective, often meaning 'in charge of' or 'accountable for.' It's very common and versatile.
You'll hear 'مسئول' a lot. It can mean a person who is responsible (a manager, a supervisor) or it can describe someone who is responsible for a task or action.
او مسئول این پروژه است. (He is responsible for this project.)
چه کسی مسئول این اشتباه بود؟ (Who was responsible for this mistake?)
§ متعهد (mote'ahhed): Committed and Responsible
- DEFINITION
- This word means 'committed,' 'devoted,' or 'obligated.' While not a direct translation of 'responsible,' someone who is متعهد is often very responsible in their actions and duties.
Think of 'متعهد' when you want to emphasize a sense of commitment or dedication that comes with responsibility.
او یک کارمند متعهد است. (He is a committed employee.)
§ وقتی مسئولیتپذیر میگوییم: When to Use 'مسئولیتپذیر'
So, with 'مسئول' and 'متعهد' out there, when do you specifically reach for 'مسئولیتپذیر'? Here's the key:
- 'مسئولیتپذیر' emphasizes the trait or characteristic of being responsible. It describes someone who has the quality of responsibility, someone trustworthy and dependable.
- 'مسئول' often talks about who is assigned responsibility or is the source of responsibility. It's more about the role or the accountability for a specific thing.
Let's look at some examples to make it clearer:
- EXAMPLE
- You want to describe a person's character:
او یک فرد مسئولیتپذیر است. (He is a responsible person.)
Here, you're talking about his inherent quality. He is responsible.
- EXAMPLE
- You want to say someone is accountable for a specific thing:
مدیر مسئول موفقیت شرکت است. (The manager is responsible for the company's success.)
In this case, 'مسئول' is better because it points to the specific accountability of the manager's role.
§ Recap: Which 'Responsible' to Use?
- مسئولیتپذیر (mas'uliyat-pazir): Use this when you want to describe someone who has the quality of being responsible, someone trustworthy and reliable. It's about their character.
- مسئول (mas'ul): Use this when someone is in charge of something, accountable for a task, or the cause of an outcome. It's about their role or specific accountability.
- متعهد (mote'ahhed): Use this when you want to emphasize commitment and devotion, which often comes with being responsible.
By understanding these distinctions, you'll be able to express different shades of 'responsible' in Persian effectively. Keep practicing, and you'll get the hang of it!
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This is the direct opposite: irresponsible.
Indifferent; someone who is not responsible might also be indifferent to their duties.
Carefree/thoughtless; someone who doesn't take things seriously, including responsibilities.
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Both words relate to duty and responsibility. 'مسئولیتپذیر' emphasizes the quality of being able to take on and handle responsibilities, while 'وظیفهشناس' (vazifeh-shenas) focuses on conscientiousness and diligently performing one's duties.
'مسئولیتپذیر' is about being able and willing to accept responsibility. 'وظیفهشناس' is about actively and carefully fulfilling responsibilities.
او یک کارمند بسیار وظیفهشناس است و همیشه کارهایش را به خوبی انجام میدهد. (He is a very conscientious employee and always does his work well.)
Both words imply a commitment. 'مسئولیتپذیر' means being able to be trusted with a duty. 'متعهد' (mota'ahhed) means committed or dedicated, often to a cause, person, or promise, and implies a strong sense of obligation.
'مسئولیتپذیر' is about the capacity and willingness to take on duties. 'متعهد' is about a deep personal commitment or pledge.
او به شغلش متعهد است و همیشه بهترین تلاشش را میکند. (He is committed to his job and always tries his best.)
Both words relate to accountability. 'مسئولیتپذیر' means being able to take on and handle responsibility. 'پاسخگو' (pasokhgoo) means accountable, specifically for one's actions or decisions, and being able to explain them.
'مسئولیتپذیر' is about having the capacity for responsibility. 'پاسخگو' is about being answerable for the outcome of those responsibilities.
مدیر باید در قبال عملکرد تیمش پاسخگو باشد. (The manager must be accountable for his team's performance.)
Both suggest a positive character trait. 'مسئولیتپذیر' is about handling duties. 'باوجدان' (bā-vojdān) means conscientious or ethical, driven by a strong moral compass. While a responsible person is often conscientious, the words aren't interchangeable.
'مسئولیتپذیر' focuses on practical capability and reliability in duties. 'باوجدان' focuses on moral integrity and doing what is right.
او فردی باوجدان است و هرگز کار غیر اخلاقی انجام نمیدهد. (He is a conscientious person and never does anything unethical.)
Both words describe someone you can rely on. 'مسئولیتپذیر' means being able to be trusted with a duty. 'قابل اعتماد' (qābel-e e'temād) is a broader term meaning trustworthy or reliable in general, not just in terms of specific duties.
'مسئولیتپذیر' specifically refers to the ability to handle responsibilities. 'قابل اعتماد' is a general quality of being reliable and honest.
او دوست بسیار قابل اعتمادی است. (He is a very trustworthy friend.)
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مسئولیتپذیر (mas'uliyat-pazir) is an adjective that literally translates to 'responsibility-accepting' or 'responsibility-taking'. It's used to describe someone who is dependable and takes their duties seriously. You'll often hear it in professional contexts, but it's also common in everyday conversations to praise someone's character.
A common mistake is to confuse it with just 'responsible' in the sense of being the cause of something. For example, if you want to say 'He is responsible for the broken vase,' you would typically use constructions like 'او مسئول شکستن گلدان است' (ou mas'ul-e shekastan-e goldan ast - He is responsible for the breaking of the vase) rather than مسئولیتپذیر. مسئولیتپذیر focuses on the characteristic of being a responsible person, not being responsible for a specific action or event.
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Imagine you are applying for a job that requires a high level of responsibility. Write a short paragraph in Persian explaining why you are a responsible candidate. Focus on specific examples or qualities.
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Sample answer
من همیشه خودم را فردی مسئولیتپذیر میدانم. در کارهای قبلیام، همیشه وظایفم را با دقت و تعهد کامل انجام دادهام. به عنوان مثال، در پروژه اخیر، من مسئول هماهنگی تیم بودم و اطمینان حاصل کردم که همه چیز به موقع و به درستی پیش برود. میتوانید به من اعتماد کنید که هر کاری را که به من سپرده شود، به بهترین نحو ممکن انجام خواهم داد.
Describe a situation where someone you know demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility. What did they do, and what was the outcome? Write your answer in Persian.
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Sample answer
دوست من، سارا، واقعاً مسئولیتپذیر است. یک بار، وقتی قرار بود برای یک رویداد مهم داوطلب شویم، نفر مسئول بیمار شد. سارا بلافاصله وارد عمل شد و تمام کارها را سازماندهی کرد. او اطمینان حاصل کرد که همه چیز طبق برنامه پیش میرود و رویداد با موفقیت برگزار شد. این نشان میدهد که او چقدر قابل اعتماد است.
Write a short email in Persian to a colleague, delegating a task that requires responsibility. Explain why you trust them with this task.
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Sample answer
سلام [نام همکار], امیدوارم خوب باشید. من میخواستم از شما بخواهم که مسئولیت پیگیری پروژه [نام پروژه] را بر عهده بگیرید. میدانم که شما فردی بسیار مسئولیتپذیر هستید و همیشه وظایف خود را با جدیت انجام میدهید. به توانایی شما در انجام این کار مهم اعتماد کامل دارم. با تشکر, [نام شما]
کدام یک از ویژگیهای زیر برای یک رهبر مسئولیتپذیر ضروری است؟
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مدیریت یک تیم بزرگ نیازمند رهبرانی است که در قبال تصمیمات خود مسئولیتپذیر باشند. این افراد باید قادر به ارزیابی ریسکها، پذیرش اشتباهات و یافتن راهحلهای مناسب برای چالشها باشند. مسئولیتپذیری نه تنها به افزایش اعتماد در تیم کمک میکند، بلکه باعث بهبود عملکرد کلی و دستیابی به اهداف میشود.
کدام یک از ویژگیهای زیر برای یک رهبر مسئولیتپذیر ضروری است؟
متن به صراحت بیان میکند که رهبران مسئولیتپذیر باید قادر به پذیرش اشتباهات و یافتن راهحلهای مناسب باشند.
متن به صراحت بیان میکند که رهبران مسئولیتپذیر باید قادر به پذیرش اشتباهات و یافتن راهحلهای مناسب باشند.
مسئولیتپذیری والدین شامل چه مواردی میشود؟
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والدین مسئولیتپذیر همیشه به دنبال بهترینها برای فرزندان خود هستند. آنها نه تنها نیازهای مادی فرزندانشان را فراهم میکنند، بلکه به تربیت اخلاقی و رشد شخصیتی آنها نیز توجه ویژهای دارند. این مسئولیتپذیری باعث میشود فرزندان در آینده افراد موفق و مفیدی برای جامعه باشند.
مسئولیتپذیری والدین شامل چه مواردی میشود؟
متن بیان میکند که والدین مسئولیتپذیر هم نیازهای مادی و هم تربیت اخلاقی فرزندان را در نظر میگیرند.
متن بیان میکند که والدین مسئولیتپذیر هم نیازهای مادی و هم تربیت اخلاقی فرزندان را در نظر میگیرند.
چه چیزی نمونهای از مسئولیتپذیری شهروندی نیست؟
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یک شهروند مسئولیتپذیر کسی است که به قوانین احترام میگذارد، در فعالیتهای اجتماعی شرکت میکند و نسبت به محیط زیست خود احساس وظیفه دارد. این نوع مسئولیتپذیری به ایجاد جامعهای بهتر و پایدارتر کمک میکند. مشارکت فعال در امور شهری نمونهای بارز از مسئولیتپذیری شهروندی است.
چه چیزی نمونهای از مسئولیتپذیری شهروندی نیست؟
متن ذکر میکند که شهروند مسئولیتپذیر نسبت به محیط زیست احساس وظیفه دارد، پس بیتفاوتی نسبت به آن نمونهای از مسئولیتپذیری نیست.
متن ذکر میکند که شهروند مسئولیتپذیر نسبت به محیط زیست احساس وظیفه دارد، پس بیتفاوتی نسبت به آن نمونهای از مسئولیتپذیری نیست.
Which of the following best describes someone who is «مسئولیتپذیر»?
«مسئولیتپذیر» (mas'uliyat-pazir) means responsible or accountable, implying reliability in fulfilling duties.
In a professional setting, being «مسئولیتپذیر» is often associated with:
A responsible person in a professional setting takes initiative and ownership, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
Which of these situations demonstrates a lack of «مسئولیتپذیری»?
Failing to inform others about a critical error shows a lack of accountability and responsibility.
If someone is described as «مسئولیتپذیر», it implies they are likely to shy away from difficult decisions.
On the contrary, being «مسئولیتپذیر» often means taking on difficult decisions and facing challenges head-on.
A «مسئولیتپذیر» individual typically avoids acknowledging their mistakes.
A truly responsible person acknowledges their mistakes and learns from them, rather than avoiding them.
Being «مسئولیتپذیر» is solely about following orders without questioning them.
While following orders is part of responsibility, being «مسئولیتپذیر» also involves critical thinking, initiative, and taking ownership of one's contributions.
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