Translation of German word "Scham" to English
dieScham
Meaning
NounAn uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
How to use
Scham ('shame') is a feminine noun: die Scham (no plural as abstract feeling). Scham empfinden — To feel shame. Schamgefühl — Sense of shame. Schamlos — Shameless.
🇬🇧 English
shame
Example
Vor lauter Scham konnte der Junge seinem Lehrer nicht in die Augen sehen.
Out of pure shame, the boy could not look his teacher in the eye.
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Common phrases
- Scham empfinden— to feel shame
- Schamlos— shameless
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What is the definition of the German word "die Scham"?▼
The German word "die Scham" is defined as: "An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private."
What does the German word "die Scham" mean?▼
The German word "die Scham" means "shame" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Scham"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Scham"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Scham" im Alltag." (which translates as "Out of pure shame, the boy could not look his teacher in the eye.").
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