schüchtern
shy
Meaning of schüchtern
scheu im Umgang mit anderen Menschen
socially timid
Pronunciation
schüchtern with English translation
schüchtern usage examples
Als Kind war ich sehr schüchtern.
I was very shy as a child.
Die schüchterne Lisa sagte kaum etwas.
Shy Lisa hardly said a word.
schüchtern synonyms
What's the difference between schüchtern, scheu, zurückhaltend, verlegen, introvertiert, unsicher, and still
More like 'timid' or 'bashful,' with a slight sense of fearfulness or avoiding contact.
‘Reserved’ or ‘restrained’: a person does not show feelings or opinions very openly.
‘Embarrassed’ or ‘self-conscious’: a feeling of awkwardness in a situation, not necessarily a permanent trait.
‘Introverted’: prefers solitude and calm activities; this is a more psychological and modern term.
‘Insecure’ or ‘uncertain’: a person doubts themselves, their decisions, or their behavior.
Advanced: broader words
‘Quiet’: speaks little and behaves calmly; this does not necessarily mean shyness.
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What does schüchtern mean?
socially timid
How do you pronounce schüchtern?
schüchtern is pronounced [ˈʃyːçtɐn].
How is schüchtern used in a sentence?
I was very shy as a child. Translation: Als Kind war ich sehr schüchtern.
Is schüchtern part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, schüchtern (shy) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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