Scham Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Scham" is used as noun with the meaning of "shame", "embarrassment" or "modesty".

Essential properties of "Scham"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Scham
  • Plural: die Schammen

Meanings of "Scham" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Feeling of shame/modesty"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fühlte große Scham nach dem Vorfall.He felt great shame after the incident.
  2. Ihre Scham war offensichtlich, als sie rot wurde.Her shame was obvious when she blushed.
  3. Die Scham hinderte ihn daran, die Wahrheit zu sagen.Shame prevented him from telling the truth.

2.) "Intimate body part (medical)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arzt untersuchte die Scham des Patienten.The doctor examined the patient's private parts.
  2. In einigen Kulturen ist die Scham ein Tabuthema.In some cultures, the private parts are a taboo subject.
  3. Die Scham sollte in der Öffentlichkeit bedeckt sein.The private parts should be covered in public.
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