Unschuld/ˈʊnˌʃʊlt/innocence; blamelessness; virginity
Unschuld is a German noun that means innocence, blamelessness, or virginity. It is pronounced /ˈʊnˌʃʊlt/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.the state of being free from guilt or wrongdoing; innocence(legal, moral)
a.not having committed a crime or offense
Die Unschuld des Angeklagten konnte nicht bewiesen werden.—The innocence of the defendant could not be proven.
2.lack of experience or naivety; blamelessness(general)
a.being free from knowledge of evil or wrongdoing
Kinder werden oft mit Unschuld assoziiert.—Children are often associated with innocence.
3.virginity, chastity(archaic, literary)
a.the state of never having had sexual intercourse
Im Roman verlor die Heldin ihre Unschuld.—In the novel, the heroine lost her virginity.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Unschuld | — |
| Genitive | der Unschuld | — |
| Dative | der Unschuld | — |
| Accusative | die Unschuld | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Unschuld" mean in English?
- "Unschuld" means innocence, blamelessness, or virginity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Unschuld"?
- "Unschuld" is pronounced /ˈʊnˌʃʊlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Unschuld" der, die, or das?
- "Unschuld" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Unschuld"?
- "Unschuld" is a noun in German.
