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shame in German

shame in German is Scham, Schande, beschämen — shame means a painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

shame in German

Scham
noun
An 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.
Schande
noun
An 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.
Schande
noun
Something to regret.
Scham
noun
Something to regret.
beschämen
verb
(transitive) To cause to feel shame.

What does "shame" mean?

  1. noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.
    "He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents."
  2. noun A regrettable or disappointing situation (often as an exclamation).
    "It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding."
  3. verb To cause someone to feel shame, or to publicly criticize them for something.
    "The article was accused of trying to shame the actress over her weight."

shame in a sentence

  • He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents.
  • It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding.
  • The article was accused of trying to shame the actress over her weight.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shame" in German?

"shame" in German is Scham, Schande, beschämen. shame means: A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

How do you use "shame" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents." In German, "shame" is Scham, Schande, beschämen.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "shame": Scham, Schande, beschämen.

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