word
German
Fremdschamen
FREMT-shay-men
/ˈfrɛmtʃɛːmən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fremdschämen
Dictionary meaning
To feel embarrassed on behalf of someone else.
Examples
- I had to look away, fremdschamen in full force.
Pronunciation tips
- German (fremdschämen).
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