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vergogna

shame

noun ver-GOH-nyah Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

embarrassment

Usage Note

Vergogna is feminine: la vergogna. As an interjection, Vergogna! ('Shame on you!') is common in everyday speech. The verb vergognarsi (to be ashamed) is reflexive: mi vergogno — 'I am ashamed'. Do not confuse with imbarazzo, which leans more toward awkward embarrassment.

Examples

"Provo vergogna a chiedere aiuto."

Natural Translation

I feel ashamed to ask for help.

Literal Translation

I-feel shame to ask help.

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