schuldgevoel
guilt, feeling of guilt
Advanced Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈsxʏlt.ɣə.vul/
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Cultural Note
Schuldgevoel is a compound word (schuld = guilt/debt + gevoel = feeling), typical of how Dutch constructs emotional vocabulary. The Netherlands' Calvinist heritage means schuldgevoel plays a significant role in the cultural psyche, sometimes manifesting as the feeling that one should not enjoy success too openly.
📝 Example Sentences
Het schuldgevoel knaagde aan haar geweten.
The guilt gnawed at her conscience.
Schuldgevoel is niet altijd terecht.
Guilt is not always justified.
Hij werd verteerd door schuldgevoel.
He was consumed by guilt.