Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

schüchtern

Translation (Übersetzung) shy, timid
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈʃʏçtɐn/
A1
Adjectives
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Tags (Tags)
beginner adjectives emotions personality
Schüchtern is an adjective used to describe someone who is shy, timid, or reserved. It can be used predicatively (e.g., 'Er ist schüchtern') or attributively (e.g., 'ein schüchterner Junge'). It declines like a regular adjective.

schüchtern - German Adjectives - schüchtern Meaning - schüchtern Translation - schüchtern Adjectives Examples

schüchtern is a German Adjectives

Learn schüchtern meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. schüchtern is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

schüchtern Examples (Beispiele) in English

schüchtern examples with English translations. See how to use schüchtern in sentences. schüchtern example sentences in English below.

Das Kind ist sehr schüchtern.
The child is very shy.
Describing personality.
Sie hat einen schüchternen Blick.
She has a shy look.
Describing appearance.
Er antwortete schüchtern auf die Frage.
He answered the question shyly.
Describing manner of action.

schüchtern Word Family - schüchtern Related Words - schüchtern Family Members

schüchtern Word Family (Wortfamilie)

schüchtern word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn schüchtern family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore schüchtern related words and expand your German vocabulary.

noun form (Substantivierung)
Schüchternheit
Meaning: shyness
Example: Seine Schüchternheit ist auffällig.
Noun
comparative (Komparativ)
schüchterner
Meaning: shyer
Example: Er ist schüchterner als sein Bruder.
Adjective
superlative (Superlativ)
am schüchternsten
Meaning: shyest
Example: Sie ist am schüchternsten in der Klasse.
Adjective

schüchtern Usage - schüchtern Collocations - schüchtern Idioms - schüchtern Synonyms - schüchtern Antonyms

schüchtern Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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schüchtern Collocations (Kollokationen)

schüchtern collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn schüchtern word combinations and how to use schüchtern with other words naturally.

schüchtern sein
to be shy
High frequency
schüchtern wirken
to appear shy
High frequency
schüchtern lächeln
to smile shyly
Medium frequency
schüchtern antworten
to answer shyly
Medium frequency
schüchternes Mädchen
shy girl
High frequency
schüchterner Junge
shy boy
High frequency
schüchternes Verhalten
shy behavior
Medium frequency
schüchternes Wesen
shy nature
Medium frequency

schüchtern Idioms (Redewendungen)

schüchtern idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing schüchtern with meanings and explanations. Master schüchtern expressions used in everyday German.

Schüchtern wie ein Reh
Shy as a deer
Used to describe someone who is extremely shy or timid.
Schüchtern wie ein Häschen
Shy as a little rabbit
Describes someone who is very timid or easily frightened.
Schüchtern wie eine Maus
Shy as a mouse
Refers to someone who is very quiet and reserved.

schüchtern Synonyms (Synonyme)

schüchtern synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for schüchtern and expand your German vocabulary. Learn schüchtern similar words and their usage.

scheu
Meaning: shy, timid
High similarity
zurückhaltend
Meaning: reserved, restrained
Medium similarity
gehemmt
Meaning: inhibited
Medium similarity
verlegen
Meaning: embarrassed, shy
Medium similarity
schamhaft
Meaning: bashful
Medium similarity
unsicher
Meaning: insecure
Low similarity
ängstlich
Meaning: anxious, fearful
Low similarity

schüchtern Antonyms (Antonyme)

schüchtern antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to schüchtern. Discover schüchtern opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

selbstbewusst
Meaning: self-confident
extrovertiert
Meaning: extroverted
aufgeschlossen
Meaning: open-minded, outgoing
frech
Meaning: cheeky, bold
unbekümmert
Meaning: carefree
gesprächig
Meaning: talkative
dominant
Meaning: dominant

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schüchtern Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

schüchtern semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to schüchtern. Explore schüchtern related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn schüchtern contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Introvertiert Zurückhaltung Scheu Verlegenheit Unsicherheit

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