Liability vs Responsibility

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Liability

Formale Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)

Responsibility

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 noun

Più formale: Liability Più comune: Responsibility

	Liability	Responsibility
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 //ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti// 🇺🇸 //ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/"]/
Significato	Una responsabilità legale per qualcosa. A legal responsibility for something.	Essere in carica di qualcosa di cui ci si deve occupare. Being in charge of something you must take care of.
Esempio	The company accepted full liability for the damages caused by the accident.	Taking care of your pet is a big responsibility.
Registro	Formale	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	-	B1
Categoria grammaticale		noun
Collocazioni	financial liability, assume liability, limit liability, personal liability, liability insurance	complete, full, total, have, accept, acknowledge, fall on somebody, fall to somebody, lie with somebody, responsibility for, responsibility towards/​toward, the age of criminal responsibility, the burden of responsibility, do something on your own responsibility, complete, full, total, have, accept, acknowledge, fall on somebody, fall to somebody, lie with somebody, responsibility for, responsibility towards/​toward, the age of criminal responsibility, the burden of responsibility, do something on your own responsibility, heavy, major, onerous, have, carry out, discharge, responsibility for, responsibility to, responsibility towards/​toward, duties and responsibilities, rights and responsibilities
Contrari	-	irresponsibility, neglect, carelessness
Errori comuni	Confused with 'ability' - liability refers to responsibility, not capability., Using 'liability' in non-financial contexts incorrectly., Mixing up 'liability' with 'insurance' - they are not synonymous.	Saying 'responsibility to' instead of 'responsibility for'., Confusing 'responsibility' with 'responsible'., Using it in singular form incorrectly in plural contexts.
Note d'uso	Usato in contesti legali e finanziari per descrivere la responsabilità per debiti o danni. Evita nelle conversazioni informali. Used in legal and financial contexts to describe responsibility for debts or damages. Avoid in casual conversations.	Usare in situazioni in cui qualcuno ha doveri o obblighi. Si adatta bene sia a contesti personali che professionali. Evitare di usarlo in conversazioni molto informali. Use in situations where someone has duties or obligations. It fits well in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

Guardalo in clip reali

The Pitt › S1 E1

you're my responsibility.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

This is your responsibility.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

Where's her sense of responsibility?

The Pitt › S1 E1

you're my responsibility.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

This is your responsibility.

Responsibility

Domande frequenti: Liability vs Responsibility

Qual è la differenza tra Liability e Responsibility?

Liability: A legal responsibility for something. Responsibility: Being in charge of something you must take care of.

Quale è più formale: Liability e Responsibility?

Liability è la più formale tra queste.

Quale è più comune: Liability e Responsibility?

Responsibility è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Liability: The company accepted full liability for the damages caused by the accident. Responsibility: Taking care of your pet is a big responsibility.

Posso usare Liability e Responsibility in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Liability e Responsibility sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.