guilt in German
guilt in German is Schuld, Schuldgefühl — guilt means the fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
guilt in German
Schuld
Schuldgefühl
Regret for having done wrong.
What does "guilt" mean?
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noun The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
"The jury found no proof of his guilt, so he was released."
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noun A troubled feeling of having done something wrong.
"A wave of guilt hit him when he saw the broken vase."
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verb To make someone feel guilty, especially to influence their behaviour.
"My aunt always tries to guilt us into visiting every Sunday."
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guilt in a sentence
- The jury found no proof of his guilt, so he was released.
- She admitted her guilt and apologised to the court.
- A wave of guilt hit him when he saw the broken vase.
- She felt guilt for forgetting her friend's birthday.
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What is "guilt" in German?
"guilt" in German is Schuld, Schuldgefühl. guilt means: The fact of having done something wrong; responsibility for an offense.
How do you use "guilt" in a sentence?
Example: "The jury found no proof of his guilt, so he was released." In German, "guilt" is Schuld, Schuldgefühl.
Are there other ways to say "guilt" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "guilt": Schuld, Schuldgefühl.
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