Verlegenheit
awkwardness
state of awkwardness
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Verlegenheit belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
Verlegenheit synonyms
What's the difference between Verlegenheit / Schüchternheit
Stronger connection to embarrassment, an awkward situation, or a feeling of shame; often used when something feels embarrassing.
Die Peinlichkeit der Situation war allen sofort klar.
Неловкость ситуации была сразу всем очевидна.
Primarily means shyness as a personality trait; the awkwardness comes from a person's timid nature rather than from the situation itself.
Seine Schüchternheit machte ihm neue Kontakte schwer.
Его застенчивость мешала ему заводить новые знакомства.
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How to pronounce Verlegenheit and what this word means
Verlegenheit translation: awkwardness. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Verlegenheit
[fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩haɪt]
Verlegenheit translation
awkwardness
Verlegenheit transcription
[fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩haɪt]
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Verlegenheit meaning: what does it mean?
Gefühl oder Zustand des Unbehagens und der Unsicherheit in einer Situation
Verlegenheit pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Verlegenheit is pronounced as [fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩haɪt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Is Verlegenheit part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, Verlegenheit (awkwardness) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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