Korean

부끄럽다

부끄럽다
Meaning: to be shy, embarrassed, ashamed
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

She blushed out of embarrassment.
그녀는 부끄러워서 손으로 얼굴을 가렸다.
She covered her face with her hands out of shyness.
그녀는 부끄러워서 이마를 가렸다.
She covered her forehead because she was embarrassed.
그녀는 부끄러워서 뺨이 빨개졌다.
She was so shy that her cheeks turned red.
그는 부끄러운지 손으로 얼굴을 가려 버렸다.
He covered his face with his hands as if he were embarrassed.
부끄러워서 얼굴이 빨개졌다.
My face turned red out of embarrassment.

Usage Notes

Can be used to express shyness in social situations or shame from a mistake.

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