schüchtern
shy
socially timid
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schüchtern synonyms
What's the difference between schüchtern / scheu / zurückhaltend / verlegen / still / introvertiert
shy — socially timid
More like 'timid' or 'bashful,' with a slight sense of fearfulness or avoiding contact.
Das scheue Kind versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter.
Робкий ребёнок спрятался за своей матерью.
‘Reserved’ or ‘restrained’: a person does not show feelings or opinions very openly.
Er ist sehr zurückhaltend und spricht im Unterricht wenig.
Он очень сдержанный и мало говорит на уроке.
‘Embarrassed’ or ‘self-conscious’: a feeling of awkwardness in a situation, not necessarily a permanent trait.
Sie wurde verlegen, als alle sie ansahen.
Она смутилась, когда все на неё посмотрели.
‘Quiet’: speaks little and behaves calmly; this does not necessarily mean shyness.
Das stille Mädchen sitzt oft allein in der Ecke.
Тихая девочка часто сидит одна в углу.
‘Introverted’: prefers solitude and calm activities; this is a more psychological and modern term.
Sie ist introvertiert und braucht nach der Arbeit Zeit für sich.
Она интровертна и после работы нуждается во времени для себя.
‘Insecure’ or ‘uncertain’: a person doubts themselves, their decisions, or their behavior.
Er wirkt unsicher, wenn er vor vielen Leuten sprechen muss.
Он выглядит неуверенно, когда ему нужно говорить перед многими людьми.
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How to pronounce schüchtern and what this word means
schüchtern translation: shy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce schüchtern
[ˈʃyːçtɐn]
schüchtern translation
shy
schüchtern transcription
[ˈʃyːçtɐn]
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schüchtern meaning: what does it mean?
scheu im Umgang mit anderen Menschen
schüchtern pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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Is schüchtern part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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