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Scham

shame

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dieSchamf
Meaning of Scham

feeling of disgrace

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German[ʃaːm]
shame
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Scham with English translation

Scham usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Er senkte den Blick vor Scham.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Sie fühlte große Scham nach ihrem Fehler.

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Scham belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Scham synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Scham / Verlegenheit / Peinlichkeit

V
🇩🇪German
Verlegenheit

Embarrassment or awkwardness; usually weaker than shame and linked to an awkward situation.

B2Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
Peinlichkeit

Embarrassment, awkwardness, or an awkward situation; it more often describes the situation itself than a deep feeling of shame.

B2Very Often

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How to pronounce Scham and what this word means

Scham means shame. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Scham

[ʃaːm]

Scham translation

shame

Scham examples

Er senkte den Blick vor Scham.

Scham transcription

[ʃaːm]

Questions about this word

Scham meaning: what does it mean?

Gefühl der Beschämung oder des Sichgeschämtseins

Scham pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Scham is pronounced as [ʃaːm]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Scham definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Er senkte den Blick vor Scham. Translation: Он опустил глаза от стыда.

Is Scham part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, Scham (shame) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Scham part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, Scham (shame) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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