schuld
fault · to blame
Ein Zustand, in dem man etwas Falsches getan hat oder für einen Fehler verantwortlich ist.
The German word "Schuld" is a noun that translates to "guilt" or "fault" in English. It refers to the state of having committed an offense or being responsible for a wrongdoing. "Schuld" can also imply a moral responsibility for a negative action or outcome.
Similar words in German include "Schuldigkeit" (duty or obligation) and "Vergehen" (misdeed or offense).
The difference between "Schuld" and "Schuldigkeit" is that "Schuld" typically emphasizes a person's culpability, while "Schuldigkeit" indicates a sense of responsibility or obligation that may not necessarily involve wrongdoing. The word "Vergehen" focuses on the act of committing an offense rather than the underlying guilt or responsibility associated with it.
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Examples
Er ist schuld an dem Fehler.adjective
He is to blame for the mistake.
Du bist nicht schuld an der Situation.adjective
You are not to blame for the situation.
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