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guilt

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noun

Schuld

Responsibility for wrongdoing.

Examples :

"The student felt guilt for cheating on the test. "

Der Schüler empfand Schuld dafür, beim Test betrogen zu haben.

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noun

Schuld

The state of having been found guilty or admitted guilt in legal proceedings.

Examples :

"The student's guilt was clear when he confessed to cheating on the exam. "

Die Schuld des Schülers war offensichtlich, als er zugab, bei der Prüfung betrogen zu haben.

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noun

Schuld, Reue

The regret of having done wrong.

Examples :

"After losing his brother's favorite book, John felt a strong sense of guilt. "

Nachdem er das Lieblingsbuch seines Bruders verloren hatte, empfand John ein starkes Schuldgefühl.

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verb

Verbrechen begehen, schuldig machen

To commit offenses; act criminally.

Examples :

"The teenager felt guilty for breaking the school's rules. "

Der Teenager fühlte sich schuldig, weil er gegen die Schulregeln verstoßen hatte.

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verb

Schuldgefühle verursachen

To cause someone to feel guilt, particularly in order to influence their behaviour.

Examples :

"The teacher guilted the students into finishing their homework by reminding them of the upcoming test. "

Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler durch die Erinnerung an die bevorstehende Prüfung dazu zu bringen, ihre Hausaufgaben zu erledigen.

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