die Scham
shame, embarrassment
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ʃaːm/
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Cultural Note
Scham is a deeply felt emotion in German culture, often connected to social norms and propriety. In relationships, 'Fremdschämen' — feeling shame on behalf of someone else — is a distinctly German concept that reflects the culture's strong sense of social awareness.
📝 Example Sentences
Vor Scham wurde sie rot im Gesicht.
She turned red in the face with shame.
Er empfand keine Scham für seine Gefühle.
He felt no shame about his feelings.