Fremdschämpotenzial
dasNounpotential for secondhand embarrassment
English translations
- 01
potential for vicarious embarrassment
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Potenzial einer Situation oder Handlung, bei anderen Menschen Schamgefühle auszulösen.
- English meaning
- Secondhand embarrassment potential
- German example
- Die Situation hatte ein hohes Fremdschämpotenzial.
- English example
- The situation had a high potential for secondhand embarrassment.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Fremdschämpotenzial
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Fremdschämpotenzial”
Das Video hat ein hohes Fremdschämpotenzial. (The video has high potential for secondhand embarrassment.)
Frequently asked questions
What is Fremdschämen?
Feeling embarrassed on behalf of someone else.