German Conversation · Level 31
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German word
Schande
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃandə/
Meaning
- feminine nounshame
Example
Das ist eine Schande.
That's a shame.
More examples
Seine Lügen haben Schande über die Familie gebracht.
His lies have brought disgrace upon the family.
Core concept
A dark mark hanging over a person, action, or group after a loss of honor.
Common phrases
Schande über jemanden bringen
bring disgrace on someone
öffentliche Schande
public disgrace
mit Schande davonkommen
escape disgrace
Similar words
Scham: A private sense of embarrassment or remorse about one's own conduct or thoughts.
Blamage: A humiliating public incident caused by a noticeable mistake or failure.
Peinlichkeit: An awkward, mildly embarrassing incident or situation.
Definition in German
Schande (f.) Makel oder Zustand, durch den die Ehre oder das Ansehen einer Person beschädigt und als beschämend empfunden wird.
Word origin
The German noun developed from Old High German scanda through Middle High German schande and is related to Latin scandalum.
Usage tips
- "Das ist eine Schande!" usually expresses strong condemnation or outrage, not just mild disappointment.