skyldig

This is the 926th most frequent Norwegian word.

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skyldig

Guilty; owing.


The word 'skyldig' here is used in a legal context to mean 'guilty'.

Han ble funnet skyldig i tyveri.

He was found guilty of theft.


In this sentence, 'skyldig' conveys a feeling of guilt or remorse.

Jeg føler meg skyldig for å ha glemt bursdagen din.

I feel guilty for forgetting your birthday.


Here, 'skyldig' means 'owing', referring to being indebted or obliged to do something.

Du er en venn som er skyldig meg en tjeneste.

You are a friend who owes me a favor.