German words · B2 · adjective

peinlich

embarrassing

LevelCEFR B2

peinlich in a sentence

  • Es war peinlich, als ich stolperte.

    It was embarrassing when I tripped.

How to remember it

peinlich ~ 'painful' (embarrassment can feel painful)

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