ADJECTIVE
unschuldig/ˈʊnʃʊldɪç/innocent; guiltless
unschuldig is a German adjective that means innocent or guiltless. It is pronounced /ˈʊnʃʊldɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "unschuldiger" and "unschuldigsten".
Definitions
1.not guilty of a crime or wrongdoing(legal/general)
a.not having committed a crime or offense
Der Angeklagte beteuerte, dass er unschuldig sei.—The defendant insisted that he was innocent.
2.naive or not having bad intentions(general/character)
a.not having harmful or immoral thoughts or intentions
Sie stellte nur eine unschuldige Frage.—She only asked an innocent question.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | unschuldig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | unschuldiger |
| Superlative | unschuldigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "unschuldig" mean in English?
- "unschuldig" means innocent or guiltless. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "unschuldig"?
- "unschuldig" is pronounced /ˈʊnʃʊldɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "unschuldig"?
- The comparative of "unschuldig" is "unschuldiger" and the superlative is "unschuldigsten".
- What part of speech is "unschuldig"?
- "unschuldig" is a adjective in German.
