Meanings
Liable to be called to account; responsible.
جواب دہ؛ کسی چیز کے لیے جوابدہ ہونا
جواب دہ
jawab deh
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- answerable to the authorities
- morally answerable
- legally answerable
Example Sentences
Employees are answerable to their managers for their performance.
ملازمین اپنے مدیروں کے سامنے اپنی کارکردگی کے لیے جواب دہ ہیں۔
Mulazimein apne modeeron ke samne apni karkardagi ke liye jawab deh hain.
The director is answerable for the decisions made by the board.
ڈائریکٹر اس بورڈ کی جانب سے کیے گئے فیصلہ جات کے لیے جواب دہ ہے۔
Director is board ki janib se kiye gaye faislay ke liye jawab deh hai.
In a democracy, representatives are answerable to the voters.
جمہوریت میں نمائندے ووٹروں کے سامنے جواب دہ ہوتے ہیں۔
Jamhooriyat mein numainday voting ke samne jawab deh hotay hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of being 'answer' able to maintain accountability.
Imagine a person handing in a report, indicating they are responsible for its content.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
جواب دے کر بھی میرے دل کا نہ سکوں لٹا، کون پوچھے حالِ دل کو اس آہ و فغاں میں
Jawab de kar bhi mere dil ka na sukoon luta, Kon pooche haal-e-dil ko is aah o faghān mein.
Even after answering, my heart's peace is taken away, Who asks about the state of the heart in this outcry?
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جواب دے کر بھی خاموش نہ رہنا چاہیے
Jawab de kar bhi khamosh nah rehna chahiye
One should not remain silent even after answering.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "answieran" — to respond
First known use: 14th century
The term 'answerable' has evolved from the Old English word 'answieran', which meant to respond or reply to a question, emphasizing accountability and obligation.