English–German

“shame” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃandə/

Example

Das ist eine Schande.

That's a shame.

Illustration for Schande (shame)

How to say “shame” in German

“Shame” in German is Schande.

A dark mark hanging over a person, action, or group after a loss of honor.

Full entry for Schande: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schande

Seine Lügen haben Schande über die Familie gebracht.

His lies have brought disgrace upon the family.

Tips for using Schande

  • "Das ist eine Schande!" usually expresses strong condemnation or outrage, not just mild disappointment.

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