Die Schuld
Example: Er übernahm die Schuld für den Fehler im Projekt.
Definition
"Die Schuld" refers to the responsibility or blame for a mistake, fault, or wrongdoing. It can also mean a debt or obligation owed by someone. For example, in the phrase 'Er übernahm die Schuld für den Fehler im Projekt,' it means taking responsibility for the error in the project.
Etymology
The German word "die Schuld" originates from Old High German 'sculd,' which relates to the concept of debt or guilt. It shares roots with the English word 'should,' indicating obligation. Did you know? The word has maintained this dual meaning of both blame and financial debt throughout its history.
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"Die Schuld" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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