tanggung jawab

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Etymology

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    Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *taŋguŋ
    Malay tanggung
    Indonesian tanggung
    Arabic جَوَاب (jawāb)bor.
    Malay jawab
    Indonesian jawab
    Indonesian tanggung jawab

    tanggung (“to bear”) +‎ jawab (“answer”), literally “to bear answers”.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /taŋ.ɡʊŋ ˈd͡ʒa.wap̚/

    Noun

    tanggung jawab

    1. responsibility
      1. the state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable
      2. the state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular
      3. a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable
        1. the obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion
        2. the obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to someone’s possession or supervision

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