English–German

“fault” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃʊlt/

Example

Das war seine Schuld.

That was his fault.

Illustration for Schuld (fault)

How to say “fault” in German

“Fault” in German is Schuld.

A balance remains unsettled between a person and others, with settlement taking the form of payment or moral reckoning.

Full entry for Schuld: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schuld

Er hat endlich seine Schuld eingestanden.

He finally admitted his guilt.

Tips for using Schuld

  • For financial obligations, German commonly uses the plural Schulden, while Schuld is often singular for blame or fault.

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