Verlegenheit Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verlegenheit" is used as noun with the meaning of "embarrassment", "awkwardness" or "shyness".

Essential properties of "Verlegenheit"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Verlegenheit
  • Plural: die Verlegenheiten

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "An emotional state of discomfort or embarrassment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er spürte eine starke Verlegenheit, als er seinen Fehler erkannte.He felt a strong embarrassment when he realized his mistake.
  2. Ihre Verlegenheit war offensichtlich, als sie rot wurde.Her embarrassment was obvious when she blushed.
  3. In der Verlegenheit wusste er nicht, was er sagen sollte.In his embarrassment, he didn't know what to say.

2.) "A difficult or awkward situation requiring a solution"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die finanzielle Verlegenheit zwang ihn, Hilfe zu suchen.The financial predicament forced him to seek help.
  2. In dieser Verlegenheit wusste niemand, was zu tun war.In this predicament, no one knew what to do.
  3. Die Verlegenheit der Situation war offensichtlich.The awkwardness of the situation was obvious.
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