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“innocence” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnʃʊlt/

Example

Wir glauben an die Unschuld des Angeklagten.

We believe in the defendant's innocence.

Illustration for Unschuld (innocence)

How to say “innocence” in German

“Innocence” in German is Unschuld.

A clear record carries no mark of blame or guilt, suggesting moral purity and an untouched, inexperienced state.

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

Example sentences with Unschuld

Der Beweis stärkte seine Unschuld.

The evidence supported his innocence.

Tips for using Unschuld

  • The adjective is usually unschuldig; with responsibility for an event, it commonly uses "unschuldig an" plus the dative, as in "unschuldig an der Tat".

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