A2Vocabulary

Schuld

In German

Schuld

shoolt
🇬🇧 English
🇪🇸 Español
🇮🇹 Italiano

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Should
In English means: "Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness"
Actually means
Schuld
Guilt, fault; debt
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Memory Tip
If you have 'Schuld' in Germany, you're either guilty or in debt, not just expressing what you 'should' do. It's a heavy word!

Example Sentences

1

Es ist nicht meine Schuld.

It's not my fault (guilt).

2

Er hat viele Schulden.

He has many debts.

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