schuld

This is the 422nd most frequent Dutch word.

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schuld

"Schuld" in English means "debt" or "guilt," depending on the context.


In this sentence, 'schuld' refers to a financial obligation or debt owed by someone.

Hij heeft zijn schuld afbetaald.

He has repaid his debt.


Here, 'schuld' means responsibility or blame for a mistake or fault.

Het was mijn schuld dat we te laat waren.

It was my fault that we were late.


In this context, 'schuld' denotes accountability or blame for a negative event.

De schuld voor het ongeluk ligt bij de bestuurder.

The blame for the accident lies with the driver.