unschuldig
innocent
Jemand hat nichts Böses getan und keine Schuld an etwas.
The German word "unschuldig" is an adjective that means "innocent". It is composed of the prefix "un-" (which indicates negation) and the adjective "schuldig" (which means "guilty"). Therefore, "unschuldig" literally means "not guilty".
Similar words in German include "schuldlos" (without guilt), "freigesprochen" (acquitted), and "unbefleckt" (spotless or pristine).
The differences between "unschuldig" and the similar words are:
- Schuldlos: Focuses more on the absence of guilt. It is quite close to "unschuldig".
- Freigesprochen: Specifically refers to someone who has been acquitted in a legal sense. It implies a judicial process and a formal declaration.
- Unbefleckt: Often connotes purity and lack of any wrongdoing or blemish, sometimes used in a more moral or ethical context.
"Unschuldig" is the most general term and can be used in various contexts, from legal to moral innocence.
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Examples
Er ist unschuldig.adjective
He is innocent.
Das kleine Kind schaut mit unschuldigen Augen.adjective
The little child looks with innocent eyes.
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