die Blamage, -n
disgrace · embarrassment
The German word "Blamage" is a noun that means "embarrassment" or "disgrace". It originates from the French word "blâme," meaning "blame" or "condemnation". "Blamage" is used to refer to a situation where someone faces humiliation or loses face, particularly in a public context.
Similar words in German include "Beschämung" (shame or shamefulness) and "Peinlichkeit" (awkwardness or embarrassment).
The difference between "Blamage" and these similar words often lies in the context: "Blamage" specifically emphasizes a public or social aspect of embarrassment, while "Beschämung" may refer to a more general feeling of shame, and "Peinlichkeit" can imply an awkward situation or event that might not necessarily carry the same connotation of disgrace.
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Examples
Die Vorstellung war eine totale Blamage.noun
The show was a total disgrace.
Nach der Blamage verließ er schweigend den Raum.noun
After the embarrassment, he silently left the room.
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