ADJECTIVE

schuldig/ˈʃʊldɪç/guilty; owing; at fault

schuldig is a German adjective that means guilty, owing, or at fault. It is pronounced /ˈʃʊldɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "schuldiger" and "schuldigsten".

Definitions

1.responsible for an offense or crime; guilty(law, responsibility)

a.having committed something wrong or illegal

Er wurde für schuldig befunden.—He was found guilty.

2.owing someone something; in debt(finance, obligation)

a.owing money or a favor

Sie ist mir noch zehn Euro schuldig.—She still owes me ten euros.

Adjective Forms

Positiveschuldig
Comparativeschuldiger
Superlativeschuldigsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "schuldig" mean in English?
"schuldig" means guilty, owing, or at fault. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "schuldig"?
"schuldig" is pronounced /ˈʃʊldɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "schuldig"?
The comparative of "schuldig" is "schuldiger" and the superlative is "schuldigsten".
What part of speech is "schuldig"?
"schuldig" is a adjective in German.

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