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embarrassment in German

embarrassment in German is Verlegenheit, Betretenheit, Peinlichkeit — embarrassment means a feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.

embarrassment in German

Verlegenheit
noun
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
Betretenheit
noun
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
Peinlichkeit
noun
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
Verlegenheit
noun
A state of confusion; hesitation; uncertainty.

What does "embarrassment" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
    "He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake."
  2. noun A person or thing that causes shame or discredit to others.
    "The scandal became a major embarrassment for the government."

embarrassment in a sentence

  • He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake.
  • To her embarrassment, her phone rang loudly during the ceremony.
  • The scandal became a major embarrassment for the government.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embarrassment" in German?

"embarrassment" in German is Verlegenheit, Betretenheit, Peinlichkeit. embarrassment means: A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.

How do you use "embarrassment" in a sentence?

Example: "He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake." In German, "embarrassment" is Verlegenheit, Betretenheit, Peinlichkeit.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "embarrassment": Verlegenheit, Betretenheit, Peinlichkeit.

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