embarrassment in German
embarrassment in German is Verlegenheit, Betretenheit, Peinlichkeit — embarrassment means a feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
embarrassment in German
Verlegenheit
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
Betretenheit
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
Peinlichkeit
A state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
Verlegenheit
A state of confusion; hesitation; uncertainty.
What does "embarrassment" mean?
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noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
"He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake."
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noun A person or thing that causes shame or discredit to others.
"The scandal became a major embarrassment for the government."
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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.
- The team's behaviour at the match was an embarrassment to the whole club.
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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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