noun
die Anschuldigung, -en
accusation
Es ist, wenn jemand sagt, dass eine andere Person etwas falsch gemacht hat.
The German word "Anschuldigung" is a noun meaning "accusation" or "allegation".
It is composed of:
- "Schuld" meaning "fault" or "guilt"
- The prefix "An-" usually adds a directional or intensifying aspect, here implying "charging/facing someone with fault".
Similar words:
- "Vorwurf" (reproach, accusation)
- "Beschuldigung" (formal accusation)
- "Anklage" (charge, indictment in legal context)
Differences:
- "Anschuldigung" and "Beschuldigung" are very close; however, "Beschuldigung" is more formal and often used in legal settings.
- "Vorwurf" can carry a more emotional, personal reproach tone rather than formal accusation.
- "Anklage" is the legal term for formal charges brought to court.
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Examples
Eine Anschuldigung kann schwerwiegende Folgen haben.noun
An accusation can have serious consequences.
Markus hat die Anschuldigung sofort zurückgewiesen.noun
Markus immediately rejected the accusation.
Mehrere Anschuldigungen wurden gestern veröffentlicht.noun
Several accusations were published yesterday.
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