NOUN
Schuld/ʃʊlt/guilt; fault; debt
Schuld is a German noun that means guilt, fault, or debt. It is pronounced /ʃʊlt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Schulden".
Definitions
1.the state of being guilty or at fault(moral/legal)
a.moral or legal responsibility for a mistake or crime
Er übernahm die Schuld für den Fehler.—He accepted the blame for the mistake.
2.money that is owed; financial debt(finance)
a.financial liability
Er hat viele Schulden bei der Bank.—He has a lot of debts at the bank.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Schuld | die Schulden |
| Genitive | der Schuld | der Schulden |
| Dative | der Schuld | den Schulden |
| Accusative | die Schuld | die Schulden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schuld" mean in English?
- "Schuld" means guilt, fault, or debt. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schuld"?
- "Schuld" is pronounced /ʃʊlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schuld" der, die, or das?
- "Schuld" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Schuld"?
- The plural of "Schuld" is "Schulden".
- What part of speech is "Schuld"?
- "Schuld" is a noun in German.
