A1 Expression ニュートラル

Man gėda

I am ashamed

意味

Expressing a feeling of embarrassment or shame.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'gėdos stulpas' (shame pole) was historically used in towns to punish criminals publicly. This historical memory contributes to the weight of the word 'gėda' today. Lithuanians use 'Man gėda' to describe 'cringe' content online. It is the standard translation for the feeling of watching something painfully awkward. Parents often use 'Gėda!' as a mild scolding for children who are misbehaving in public, emphasizing social conformity from a young age. In Lithuania, admitting 'Man gėda' for a professional mistake is often seen as more honorable than making excuses, as it shows 'sąžiningumas' (honesty/integrity).

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Use it to soften apologies

Adding 'man gėda' to 'atsiprašau' makes your apology feel much more sincere to Lithuanians.

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Avoid 'Aš gėda'

This is the most common beginner mistake. Remember: Emotions in Lithuanian are often things you *have* or that are *to you*.

意味

Expressing a feeling of embarrassment or shame.

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Use it to soften apologies

Adding 'man gėda' to 'atsiprašau' makes your apology feel much more sincere to Lithuanians.

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Avoid 'Aš gėda'

This is the most common beginner mistake. Remember: Emotions in Lithuanian are often things you *have* or that are *to you*.

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The 'Už' trick

Use 'Man gėda už [ką nors]' to talk about 'cringe' moments or being embarrassed for your friends.

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Modesty is key

Lithuanians appreciate it when you admit embarrassment; it shows you aren't arrogant.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form of 'I' to complete the sentence: '____ gėda.'

____ gėda.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Man

The phrase 'Man gėda' always requires the dative case 'Man'.

Fill in the past tense of 'to be' to say 'I was embarrassed.'

Man ____ gėda vakar.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: buvo

'Buvo' is the third-person past tense of 'būti', used in impersonal constructions.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You forgot your best friend's birthday.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Man gėda prieš tave.

'Prieš tave' (in front of you) is used when you feel shame directly towards someone you've wronged.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kodėl tu neraudonuoji? B: Nes man visai ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: negėda

Adding 'ne-' to 'gėda' negates the feeling.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

Shame vs. Shyness

Man gėda
Mistakes Klaidos
Social slips Socialinės klaidos
Aš droviuosi
New people Nauji žmonės
Public speaking Viešas kalbėjimas

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct form of 'I' to complete the sentence: '____ gėda.' Choose A1

____ gėda.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Man

The phrase 'Man gėda' always requires the dative case 'Man'.

Fill in the past tense of 'to be' to say 'I was embarrassed.' Fill Blank A2

Man ____ gėda vakar.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: buvo

'Buvo' is the third-person past tense of 'būti', used in impersonal constructions.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You forgot your best friend's birthday.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Man gėda prieš tave.

'Prieš tave' (in front of you) is used when you feel shame directly towards someone you've wronged.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kodėl tu neraudonuoji? B: Nes man visai ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: negėda

Adding 'ne-' to 'gėda' negates the feeling.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

No, it's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

No, that sounds like you are calling yourself 'Shame' as a name. Always use 'Man gėda'.

'Gėda' is shame/embarrassment. 'Nemalonu' just means 'unpleasant' or 'uncomfortable'.

Use 'Man gėda už tave'.

Young people often use the English word 'cringe' or say 'Kokia gėda'.

It's better to use 'Aš droviuosi' for shyness. 'Man gėda' implies you did something wrong.

Man buvo taip gėda.

Yes, it always implies a negative social or moral feeling.

Yes, if you are admitting a past mistake and showing what you learned.

The opposite is 'garbė' (honor) or 'pasididžiavimas' (pride).

It is a noun meaning 'shame'.

It's a long, tense 'e' sound, like the 'e' in 'café' but held longer.

関連フレーズ

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Kokia gėda!

similar

What a shame!

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Gėdytis

builds on

To feel ashamed (verb)

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Sąžinės graužatis

specialized form

Remorse / Pangs of conscience

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Raudonuoti

similar

To blush / turn red

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Gėdinga

builds on

Shameful

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