shame in Tamil

shame in Tamil is களங்கம், அவமானம், வெட்கம் — shame means a painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

shame in Tamil

களங்கம்

Pronounced: kaḷaṅkam

reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision

அவமானம்

Pronounced: avamāṉam

reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision

வெட்கம்

Pronounced: veṭkam

What does "shame" mean?

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."
noun A regrettable or disappointing situation (often as an exclamation).
"It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding."
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."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

shame in a sentence

He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents.
She hung her head in shame when the teacher read out her mistake.
It's a shame you couldn't make it to the wedding.
What a shame the weather turned so bad on the day of the picnic.

Similar words in Tamil

disgrace dishonour guilt hurt

Common Tamil translations

of to and in i that you be this not have at

Frequently asked questions

shame என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?

"shame" in Tamil is களங்கம், அவமானம், வெட்கம். shame means: A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

How do you pronounce களங்கம்?

"shame" in Tamil is களங்கம், pronounced "kaḷaṅkam".

How do you use "shame" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt a deep shame after lying to his parents." In Tamil, "shame" is களங்கம், அவமானம், வெட்கம்.

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

Yes — Tamil has 3 translations listed for "shame": களங்கம், அவமானம், வெட்கம்.

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