A2Emotions

Sich in Grund und Boden schämen

To be utterly ashamed, mortified, or deeply embarrassed

In German

Sich in Grund und Boden schämen

Zikh in GRUNT unt BO-den SHAY-men

Literal Translation

To shame oneself into ground and soil

Meaning

To be utterly ashamed, mortified, or deeply embarrassed.

Equivalent:"To be utterly ashamed / to be mortified"

Example Sentences

1
Nach seinem Fehler schämte er sich in Grund und Boden.
After his mistake, he was utterly ashamed.
2
Ich schäme mich in Grund und Boden für mein Verhalten.
I'm utterly ashamed of my behavior.

FAQ

How do you say "To be utterly ashamed, mortified, or deeply embarrassed" in German?

"To be utterly ashamed, mortified, or deeply embarrassed" in German is "Sich in Grund und Boden schämen" (Zikh in GRUNT unt BO-den SHAY-men). Example: Nach seinem Fehler schämte er sich in Grund und Boden..

To lose one's temper, to snap, or to finally reach the limit of one's patience

Einem platzt der Kragen

INE-em platst dair KRAH-gen

To be seething with anger, to harbor deep resentment or rage

Wut im Bauch haben

VUT im BOUKH HAH-ben

To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)

Einem geht die Pumpe

INE-em gayt dee PUM-pe

To make one's heart beat faster; to excite, thrill, or fill with anticipation or joy

Das Herz höher schlagen lassen

Das HAIR-ts HÖ-er SHLAH-gen LAS-sen