scheu
timid
Meaning of scheu
leicht zu erschrecken und ängstlich gegenüber Fremden
easily frightened and lacking confidence
Pronunciation
scheu with English translation
scheu usage examples
Der kleine Hund ist noch scheu.
The little dog is still timid.
Vor fremden Menschen bleibt sie scheu.
She stays timid around strangers.
scheu synonyms
What's the difference between scheu, schüchtern, zurückhaltend, ängstlich, and reserviert
Indicates shy, timid behaviour; for pets it implies fear of new people or situations without aggression.
More neutral and less emotional; denotes reserved behaviour — the pet doesn’t approach strangers but isn’t overtly fearful.
Implies pronounced fear; stronger than 'schüchtern' — the pet shows anxiety and may avoid contact due to being scared.
Advanced: broader words
More formal and detached; emphasizes distance and reserve, often used in character descriptions and less commonly for pets in everyday speech.
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Questions about this word
What does scheu mean?
easily frightened and lacking confidence
How do you pronounce scheu?
scheu is pronounced [ʃɔʏ̯].
How is scheu used in a sentence?
The little dog is still timid. Translation: Der kleine Hund ist noch scheu.
Is scheu part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, scheu (timid) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is scheu part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, scheu (timid) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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