schuldig
Translation
guilty, indebted, owing
Examples
Der Angeklagte wurde schuldig gesprochen.
The defendant was found guilty.
Ich bin dir noch 10 Euro schuldig.
I still owe you 10 euros.
Er fühlt sich für den Fehler schuldig.
He feels guilty for the mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) schuldig sein to owe sb. sth. You are schuldig me an apology.
((et2)) schuldig sein to be guilty of sth. He was found schuldig of the crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verantwortlich (responsible), haftbar (liable); Antonyms: unschuldig (innocent)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'die Schuld' (guilt, debt) with the adjectival suffix '-ig'.
Memory Tips
'Schuld' means both 'debt' and 'guilt'. Think of being 'schuldig' as having either a financial debt or a moral debt (guilt).