die Schuld, -en
blame · guilt
Es ist der Zustand, wenn jemand etwas Falsches getan hat und dafür verantwortlich ist.
The German word "Schuld" is a noun that means "guilt" or "blame". It can also mean "debt" or "liability" in a financial context. "Schuld" is derived from the verb "schuldigen" which means "to owe" or "to become guilty".
Similar Words:
- Verantwortung: (Responsibility)
- Pflicht: (Duty)
- Vergehen: (Offense)
Differences:
- Verantwortung emphasizes a duty or responsibility without the connotation of wrongdoing.
- Pflicht is about one's obligations or duties, often without implying guilt.
- Vergehen is more about an offense or wrongdoing, but not necessarily implying guilt in a moral or emotional sense.
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Examples
Die Schuld liegt nicht immer beim Einzelnen.noun
The blame does not always lie with the individual.
Seine Schuld ist offensichtlich.noun
His guilt is obvious.
Seine Schuld war offensichtlich.noun
His guilt was obvious.
Man kann die Schuld nicht einfach ignorieren.noun
One cannot simply ignore the guilt.
Man muss die Schuld manchmal akzeptieren.noun
One must sometimes accept the guilt.
Ihre Schuld war ganz klar erkennbar.noun
Her guilt was quite clearly recognizable.
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