A1Etiquetteinformal

Das nehme ich auf meine Kappe.

I'll take the blame for that. / That's on me.

In German

Das nehme ich auf meine Kappe.

das NAY-meh ish ouf MINE-eh KAP-peh
English
I'll take the blame for that. / That's on me.
Español
Me lo apunto a mí. / Es mi responsabilidad.
Italiano
Me ne assumo la responsabilità.

Note

This idiom implies wearing the 'cap' of responsibility, a direct and common way to admit fault in an informal context.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ja, das nehme ich auf meine Kappe, ich hätte das überprüfen sollen.

    Yes, I'll take the blame for that, I should have checked it.

    Admitting fault for an error in a team setting.

  2. 2

    Die Planung war schlecht, das nehme ich auf meine Kappe.

    The planning was bad, that's on me.

    Taking responsibility for a failed project or plan among colleagues.

FAQ

How do you say "I'll take the blame for that. / That's on me." in German?

"I'll take the blame for that. / That's on me." in German is "Das nehme ich auf meine Kappe." (das NAY-meh ish ouf MINE-eh KAP-peh). Example: Ja, das nehme ich auf meine Kappe, ich hätte das überprüfen sollen..

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