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Schuldgefühl

feeling of guilt, guilty conscience

noun SHOOLT-ge-fuel Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Schuldgefühl is the specific emotional experience of guilt, distinct from legal Schuld. It is extremely common in psychological and everyday contexts: Schuldgefühle machen (to cause someone to feel guilty) is a widely used phrase.

Examples

"Sie kämpfte wochenlang mit einem nagenden Schuldgefühl."

Natural Translation

She struggled for weeks with a gnawing feeling of guilt.

Literal Translation

She fought weeks-long with a gnawing guilt-feeling.

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