skuldig

This is the 856th most frequent Afrikaans word.


skuldig

Guilty.


In this sentence, 'skuldig' is used to mean 'guilty' in a legal or moral sense, indicating responsibility for a wrongdoing.

Hy is skuldig aan diefstal verklaar.

He was found guilty of theft.


Here, 'skuldig' expresses an emotional state of guilt or remorse due to one's actions.

Sy voel skuldig oor haar optrede.

She feels guilty about her actions.


This usage denies the responsibility or fault for a specific incident.

Die bestuurder is nie skuldig aan die ongeluk nie.

The driver is not guilty of the accident.