culprit in Dogri डोगरी
culprit in English
- culprit⇄culprit, noun.
1. a person guilty of a fault or crime; offender.
Ex. The person who broke the window is the culprit; he should pay for it.
2. a prisoner in court accused of a crime.
Culprit
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈkʌl.prɪt/
Definitions
- A person responsible for a crime, fault, or wrongdoing.
- A cause of a problem or difficulty.
Usage Examples
- The police finally caught the culprit behind the robbery.
- Poor diet is the main culprit behind many health issues.
Etymology
Derived from Anglo-Norman legal phrase ‘culprit,’ which combined ‘culpable’ (guilty) with ‘prit’ (ready to prove guilty).
Synonyms
- Offender, Perpetrator, Wrongdoer, Criminal
Antonyms
- Innocent, Victim, Law-abider
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Culpable | kool-pa-ble |
| French | Coupable | koo-pabl |
| German | Übeltäter | ue-bel-tae-ter |
| Hindi | अपराधी | apradhi |
| Tamil | குற்றவாளி | kutravaali |
| Chinese | 罪犯 | zuì fàn |
| Russian | Виновник | vinovnik |
| Arabic | الجاني | al-jani |
| Japanese | 犯人 | han'nin |
| Korean | 범인 | beom-in |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- UK: /ˈkʌl.prɪt/ (clear ‘t’ sound at the end)
- US: /ˈkʌl.pɹɪt/ (softer ‘t’ or glottal stop)
Historical Usage
The term ‘culprit’ originated in the legal courts of England, dating back to the 17th century, where it was used to denote the accused in a case.
Cultural Nuances
While ‘culprit’ is often associated with crime, it is also commonly used metaphorically in everyday language to describe anything responsible for an issue.
More Information
The word ‘culprit’ is widely used in legal, journalistic, and everyday contexts. It can describe both individuals and inanimate causes of problems. In law, it retains its original sense of an accused person, whereas in casual speech, it frequently refers to causes of inconvenience or failure.