De schuld
Example: Hij heeft de schuld van de hoge kosten geaccepteerd.
Definition
"De schuld" refers to a financial obligation or debt that one party owes to another, often involving money borrowed or costs incurred. It is the responsibility to repay or settle an amount due, as illustrated by the phrase, 'He accepted the debt for the high costs.'
Etymology
The Dutch term "de schuld" originates from the Old Dutch word 'sculd,' related to the German 'Schuld' and English 'guilt' or 'debt.' Interestingly, it shares roots with words implying responsibility or blame, reflecting how financial obligations were historically seen as moral duties.
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"De schuld" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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