náire — meaning in English

English meaning

• private adj Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
• shame noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.

Senses

náire is used for these senses in English:

• private (euphemism, in the plural) The genitals.

private — full definition

1. adj Belonging to a particular person or group, rather than the public or the state.
2. adj Not meant to be shared or known publicly; confidential.
3. adj Secluded from view or disturbance by others.
4. noun The lowest-ranking soldier in an army.

shame — full definition

1. noun A painful feeling of embarrassment or guilt caused by awareness of having done something wrong or improper.
2. noun A regrettable or disappointing situation (often as an exclamation).
3. verb To cause someone to feel shame, or to publicly criticize them for something.

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