pinsam
embarrassing; mortifying
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɪnːsam/
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Cultural Note
Because Swedish social norms often value modesty and restraint, pinsam situations can feel especially salient in everyday speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Det blev pinsamt när hans mamma frågade för mycket.
It got embarrassing when his mother asked too much.
Jag gjorde en pinsam scen på festen.
I made an embarrassing scene at the party.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | pinsam |
| comparative | pinsammare |
| superlative | pinsammast |