schämen
be ashamed
sich schlecht fühlen, weil man denkt, dass etwas von einem selbst peinlich oder nicht gut ist
The German word "schämen" is a verb that means "to feel ashamed" or "to be embarrassed". It is often used reflexively as "sich schämen", meaning "to be ashamed of oneself" or "to have shame". The word originates from the concept of feeling guilt or discomfort regarding one's actions or existence. Similar words in German include "beschämen" (to shame someone), "peinlich berührt sein" (to feel embarrassed), and "entzürnen" (to offend).
The main distinction is that "schämen" refers specifically to the personal experience of shame or embarrassment, while the others may involve more active or relational expressions of shame or offense.
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Examples
Du solltest dich nicht schämen.verb
You should not be ashamed.
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