skuld

This is the 12479th most frequent Swedish word.


skuld

"Skuld" in English means "debt" or "guilt," depending on the context.


Here, 'skuld' is used to mean 'debt' in a financial context, referring to money borrowed and owed.

Jag har en skuld till banken efter att ha lånat pengar.

I have a debt to the bank after taking out a loan.


In this context, 'skuld' refers to 'guilt', describing a feeling of responsibility or regret for one's actions.

Han känner en skuld för det han har gjort.

He feels a sense of guilt for what he has done.


In this sentence, 'skuld' conveys the idea of 'liability' in a legal or conceptual sense, relating to accountability.

Enligt lagen är skyldighet och skuld nära besläktade begrepp.

According to the law, obligation and liability are closely related concepts.