ADJECTIVE

verlegen/fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩/embarrassed; awkward; shy

verlegen is a German adjective that means embarrassed, awkward, or shy. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "verlegener" and "verlegensten".

Definitions

1.embarrassed or feeling awkward(emotion)

a.shy or ill at ease in a social situation

Sie wurde ganz verlegen, als man sie gelobt hat.She became quite embarrassed when she was praised.

Adjective Forms

Positiveverlegen
Comparativeverlegener
Superlativeverlegensten

Frequently asked questions

What does "verlegen" mean in English?
"verlegen" means embarrassed, awkward, or shy. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "verlegen"?
"verlegen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "verlegen"?
The comparative of "verlegen" is "verlegener" and the superlative is "verlegensten".
What part of speech is "verlegen"?
"verlegen" is a adjective in German.

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