belämmert
confused; foolish; feeling sheepish
English translations
- 01
silly
- 02
foolish
- 03
dumb
- 04
perplexed
Word details
- German meaning
- Verwirrt, ratlos, benommen; oft aufgrund einer unangenehmen Situation.
- English meaning
- Dazed, bewildered
- Synonym
- verwirrt, perplex
- German example
- Nach der überraschenden Nachricht stand er belämmert da.
- English example
- After the surprising news, he stood there bewildered.
- Comparative
- belämmerterSuperlative: am belämmertsten
Related words
- belämmern
To confuse, to embarrass
Example sentences with “belämmert”
Er schaute ganz belämmert aus der Wäsche. (He looked quite sheepish.)
Frequently asked questions
Where does 'belämmert' come from?
It is derived from 'Lamm' (lamb), implying someone who looks naive or foolish like a young lamb.