schüchtern
shy
socially timid
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schüchtern belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
schüchtern synonyms
What's the difference between schüchtern / scheu / zurückhaltend / verlegen / still / introvertiert
More like 'timid' or 'bashful,' with a slight sense of fearfulness or avoiding contact.
‘Reserved’ or ‘restrained’: a person does not show feelings or opinions very openly.
‘Embarrassed’ or ‘self-conscious’: a feeling of awkwardness in a situation, not necessarily a permanent trait.
‘Quiet’: speaks little and behaves calmly; this does not necessarily mean shyness.
‘Introverted’: prefers solitude and calm activities; this is a more psychological and modern term.
‘Insecure’ or ‘uncertain’: a person doubts themselves, their decisions, or their behavior.
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How to pronounce schüchtern and what this word means
schüchtern means shy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schüchtern
[ˈʃyːçtɐn]
schüchtern translation
shy
schüchtern examples
Als Kind war ich sehr schüchtern.
schüchtern transcription
[ˈʃyːçtɐn]
Questions about this word
schüchtern meaning: what does it mean?
scheu im Umgang mit anderen Menschen
schüchtern pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
schüchtern is pronounced as [ˈʃyːçtɐn]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
schüchtern definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Als Kind war ich sehr schüchtern. Translation: В детстве я был очень застенчивым.
Is schüchtern part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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