vastuu→ responsibilityFinnish word meaning
"vastuu" is a B1-level Finnish word meaning "responsibility". Below you can find 10 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Finnish conversations.
10 stories
Example Sentences

Visit to the Vet
Sophie oppi, että lemmikin hoitaminen on suuri vastuu.
Sophie learned that taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.

Boss and Employee
'Mitkä olisivat uudet vastuuni?' hän kysyi.
'What would my new responsibilities be?' she asked.

Dealing with Work Stress
Kaksi kollegaa oli lähtenyt yrityksestä, ja heidän työnsä oli nyt hänen vastuullaan.
Two colleagues had left the company, and their work was now his responsibility.

The Salary Negotiation
'Tänä aikana olen ottanut enemmän vastuuta.'
'During this time, I have taken on additional responsibilities.'

Getting Car Insurance
'Yksinkertaisin vaihtoehto on liikennevakuutus,' hän aloitti.
'The most basic option is third-party liability insurance,' he began.

Training the New Employee
Hän tunsi olevansa sekä otettu että hermostunut vastuun vuoksi.
She felt both honored and nervous about the responsibility.

Complaint at Restaurant
Sarah arvosti sitä, että Maria otti vastuun tekosyiden sijaan.
Sarah appreciated that Maria took responsibility instead of making excuses.

Making Amends
Hänen uusi ylennyksensä oli tuonut mukanaan paljon vastuuta.
Her new promotion had brought many responsibilities.

Estate Planning
Se oli merkittävä vastuu, rouva Rodriguez korosti.
It was a significant responsibility, Ms. Rodriguez emphasized.

Building Trust
Sen sijaan hän otti täyden vastuun Marian luottamuksen rikkomisesta.
Instead, she took full responsibility for breaking Maria's trust.
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