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bashful in German

bashful in German is verlegen, scheu, schüchtern — bashful means shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.

bashful in German

verlegen
adj
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
scheu
adj
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
schüchtern
adj
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.

What does "bashful" mean?

  1. adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
    "The bashful boy hid behind his mother when guests arrived."
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bashful in a sentence

  • The bashful boy hid behind his mother when guests arrived.
  • She gave a bashful smile when he complimented her.

Similar words in German

shy

Common German translations

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What is "bashful" in German?

"bashful" in German is verlegen, scheu, schüchtern. bashful means: Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.

How do you use "bashful" in a sentence?

Example: "The bashful boy hid behind his mother when guests arrived." In German, "bashful" is verlegen, scheu, schüchtern.

Are there other ways to say "bashful" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "bashful": verlegen, scheu, schüchtern.

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