schüchtern
shy, timid
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃʏçtɐn/
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Cultural Note
Schüchternheit (shyness) is viewed somewhat sympathetically in German culture, where introverted qualities are more accepted than in some other cultures. A related word is 'zurückhaltend' (reserved), which has a more positive connotation.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie ist ein bisschen schüchtern.
She is a little shy.
Sei nicht so schüchtern, sag etwas!
Don't be so shy, say something!
Als Kind war ich sehr schüchtern.
As a child, I was very shy.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | schüchtern |
| comparative | schüchterner |
| predicative | schüchtern |
| superlative | am schüchternsten |