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sich schämen

to be ashamed

In German

sich schämen

zikh SHEH-men
English
to be ashamed
Español
avergonzarse
Italiano
vergognarsi

Note

Always used reflexively. Often followed by "für" + accusative (ashamed of something).

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Sie schämte sich für ihre Fehler.

    She was ashamed of her mistakes.

  2. 2

    Ich schäme mich für mein Verhalten.

    I am ashamed of my behavior.

FAQ

How do you say "to be ashamed" in German?

"to be ashamed" in German is "sich schämen" (zikh SHEH-men). Example: Sie schämte sich für ihre Fehler..

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