die B1

die Schuld

fault, guilt · ذنب / خطأ

die Schuld — German feminine noun meaning fault, guilt (B1)
Schuld — German noun article & declension reference | DeuTale

Is Schuld der, die, or das?

Schuld is feminine (die). This noun has no plural form.

No clear rule

There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as die Schuld.

Plural

This noun is used only in the singular form.

Declension of die Schuld

Case Definite (singular) Indefinite (singular)
Nominativ Nominative die Schuld eine Schuld
Akkusativ Accusative die Schuld eine Schuld
Dativ Dative der Schuld einer Schuld
Genitiv Genitive der Schuld einer Schuld

Memory Tip

Visualize "Schuld" in red — red = die (feminine). Picture the word written in red ink to remember its gender.

Example Sentences

Es ist nicht meine Schuld, dass das nicht geklappt hat.

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