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mortifying in German

mortifying in German is oberpeinlich — mortifying means so embarrassing that it makes you want to disappear.

mortifying in German

oberpeinlich
adj
Causing mortification; extremely embarrassing.

What does "mortifying" mean?

  1. adj So embarrassing that it makes you want to disappear.
    "Forgetting his lines on stage was a mortifying experience."
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mortifying in a sentence

  • Forgetting his lines on stage was a mortifying experience.
  • It was mortifying to be corrected in front of the entire meeting.

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What is "mortifying" in German?

"mortifying" in German is oberpeinlich. mortifying means: So embarrassing that it makes you want to disappear.

How do you use "mortifying" in a sentence?

Example: "Forgetting his lines on stage was a mortifying experience." In German, "mortifying" is oberpeinlich.

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