adjective
oskyldig
innocent
Definition & meaning
- Innocent; not guilty of a crime, wrongdoing, or accusation.
- Innocent or harmless in character or effect; not intended to cause harm.
- Not responsible for something, as in having no part in causing it.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective: oskyldig in the common-gender singular, oskyldigt in the neuter singular, and oskyldiga in the plural and definite forms.
It consists of the prefix o-, meaning “un-” or “not,” and skyldig , meaning “guilty” or “responsible.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: oskuldsfull emphasizes innocence or lack of corruption; oförarglig means harmless or inoffensive.
- Antonyms: skyldig means guilty or responsible; brottslig means criminal or unlawful.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Han ser oskyldig ut.adjective
He looks innocent.
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