Before you start
Meet zuständig
Before a noun, the ending changes with the article, the gender and the case. See how, then try the exercises.
All 3 meanings
- competent, cognizant (having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question)
- responsible, in charge (having the responsibility of leading or overseeing)
- in charge, entrusted, authorized (having been entrusted or authorized to do a certain task)
Meanings from Wiktionary · CC BY-SA
zuständig für + accusative
Ich bin für diese Frage zuständig.
Endings
How zuständig changes
| Case | masculine | feminine | neuter | plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nominative | e | e | e | en |
| accusative | en | e | e | en |
| dative | en | en | en | en |
Examples
- 1Der zuständige Arzt hilft dem Kind.The responsible doctor helps the child.
- 2Ich frage die zuständige Person.I ask the responsible person.
- 3Wir sprechen mit einem zuständigen Unternehmen.We speak with a responsible company.
- 4Zuständige Personen beantworten die Frage.Responsible persons answer the question.