A2 Expression Neutral

Das ist peinlich.

That is embarrassing.

Meaning

Describing a situation that causes discomfort or shame.

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Cultural Background

Germans are direct. If something is 'peinlich', they will often say it directly.

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Use 'mir'

Add 'mir' to make it personal.

Meaning

Describing a situation that causes discomfort or shame.

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Use 'mir'

Add 'mir' to make it personal.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

Ich habe meinen Text vergessen. Das ist ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: peinlich

The situation is embarrassing.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A2

Ich habe meinen Text vergessen. Das ist ______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: peinlich

The situation is embarrassing.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'schmerzhaft'.

Related Phrases

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Das ist mir unangenehm

synonym

That is uncomfortable for me

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