NOUN
Scham/ʃaːm/shame; embarrassment; modesty
Scham is a German noun that means shame, embarrassment, or modesty. It is pronounced /ʃaːm/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.a painful feeling or sense of guilt, embarrassment, or disgrace(emotion)
a.emotion felt after doing something considered wrong or inappropriate
Er fühlte große Scham über seinen Fehler.—He felt great shame about his mistake.
2.modesty or reserve in relation to sexuality or bodily exposure(sense of propriety)
a.feeling of reluctance to show one's body or discuss intimate topics
Sie sprachen offen und ohne Scham über das Thema.—They spoke openly and without embarrassment about the subject.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Scham | — |
| Genitive | der Scham | — |
| Dative | der Scham | — |
| Accusative | die Scham | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Scham" mean in English?
- "Scham" means shame, embarrassment, or modesty. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Scham"?
- "Scham" is pronounced /ʃaːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Scham" der, die, or das?
- "Scham" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Scham"?
- "Scham" is a noun in German.
