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/kulˈpaβle/

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Translation

guilty

Word origin

From Latin culpabilis ('blameworthy'), from culpa ('fault, blame'). The same root gives English culpable and culprit.

Origin
Latin
Root
culpabilis
English cognates
culpable, culprit

Grammar

Masc pluralculpables

Examples

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The judge found him guilty of the theft.

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I feel guilty for not having called.

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I am not guilty of anything.

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The one guilty of the theft spoke after several hours.

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Do not feel guilty for resting for a weekend.

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This word is part of lesson 19.