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sich schämen für

to be ashamed of

In German

sich schämen für

zikh SHEH-men fuer
English
to be ashamed of
Español
avergonzarse de
Italiano
vergognarsi di

Note

Always used reflexively. The object of shame follows 'für' in the accusative case.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Er schämt sich für seine Untaten.

    He is ashamed of his misdeeds.

  2. 2

    Ich schäme mich für das, was ich gesagt habe.

    I am ashamed of what I said.

FAQ

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

"to be ashamed of" in German is "sich schämen für" (zikh SHEH-men fuer). Example: Er schämt sich für seine Untaten..

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