ashamed
beschämt – beschämter – am beschämtesten
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ashamed
Filled with shame and therefore embarrassed, for example because of a mistake of one's own or someone's unexpected generosity.
Als seine Lüge aufflog, senkte er beschämt den Blick.
When his lie was exposed, he lowered his eyes, ashamed.
| basic form | beschämt |
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| comparative | beschämter |
| superlative | am beschämtesten |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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'Beschämt' (ashamed) belongs to the same word family as 'Scham' (shame) and is the adjective form of the verb 'beschämen' (to shame). It usually describes a state triggered by an event or action, so it is often used with 'sein' (to be) or 'sich fühlen' (to feel).
Nach dem Gespräch war sie sichtlich beschämt.
After the conversation, she was visibly ashamed.
Er fühlte sich beschämt, weil er seinen Kollegen ungerecht behandelt hatte.
He felt ashamed because he had treated his colleague unfairly.
'Beschämt' (ashamed) often accompanies physical or behavioral reactions. Common combinations include 'beschämt den Blick senken' (to lower one's eyes in shame), 'beschämt schweigen' (to remain silent in shame), and 'beschämt lächeln' (to smile sheepishly).
Der Schüler schwieg beschämt, als der Lehrer nach den Hausaufgaben fragte.
The student remained silent, ashamed, when the teacher asked about the homework.
Sie lächelte beschämt, als alle ihr für die Hilfe dankten.
She smiled sheepishly when everyone thanked her for her help.
With 'beschämt sein' (to be ashamed) and 'sich beschämt fühlen' (to feel ashamed), the reason often follows in a subordinate clause with 'weil' (because), or in a phrase with 'über' (about) followed by the accusative. This makes it possible to specify exactly what triggers the shame.
Er fühlte sich beschämt, weil er die Warnung ignoriert hatte.
He felt ashamed because he had ignored the warning.
Sie war über ihren groben Ton beschämt.
She was ashamed of her harsh tone.
