Translation of Polish word "wstyd" to English
wstyd
/fstɨt/
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
Wstyd ('shame / embarrassment') is masculine. Czuć wstyd — To feel shame.
🇬🇧 English
shame
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wstyd
Translation: shame
Example Sentences
Wstyd zalewał go, gdy myślał o tym, co zrobił wczoraj.
Shame overwhelmed him when he thought about what he had done yesterday.
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Common phrases
- spalić się ze wstydu— to blush / burn with shame
- wstyd mi— I'm ashamed
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The Polish word "wstyd" means "shame" in English.
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