sich schämen
to feel ashamed, to be embarrassed
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/zɪç ˈʃɛː.mən/
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Cultural Note
'Schäm dich!' (Shame on you!) is a common reprimand in German. In modern relationship culture, encouraging a partner not to feel shame about emotions ('Du brauchst dich nicht zu schämen') is seen as supportive and emotionally mature.
📝 Example Sentences
Du brauchst dich nicht für deine Gefühle zu schämen.
You don't need to be ashamed of your feelings.
Er schämte sich, weil er geweint hatte.
He was embarrassed because he had cried.