Pein

dieNoun

pain, agony, torment (literary)

English translations

  1. 01

    embarrassment

  2. 02

    shame

  3. 03

    awkwardness

  4. 04

    pain

Word details

German meaning
Pein ist ein Gefühl von starkem Unbehagen, Scham oder Verlegenheit.
English meaning
embarrassment
Synonym
Scham, Verlegenheit
German example
Es war ihr eine große Pein, vor allen zu stolpern.
English example
It was a great embarrassment for her to stumble in front of everyone.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Pein
Plural Form
die Peinen

Example sentences with “Pein”

  1. Sie litt große Pein. (She suffered great agony.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Pein feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die). It is usually used in the singular.