verschulden
Translation
to get into debt, to cause, to be at fault for
Examples
Er hat sich bei der Bank verschuldet.
He got into debt with the bank.
Der Fahrer verschuldete den Unfall.
The driver caused the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((refl.)) ((bei j-m)) to get into debt with sb. He got into debt with his friends.
((et4)) to cause sth. Who was at fault for this mistake?
Similar Words
Synonyms: verursachen (to cause), Schulden machen (to make debts); Antonyms: schuldenfrei (debt-free)
Etymology
From the prefix `ver-` (indicating a process or mistake) and `Schuld` (debt, guilt). It means 'to get into debt' or 'to become guilty'.
Memory Tips
Think of having `Schuld` (debt/guilt) that is `ver-` (stuck all over) you.