peinlich — embarrassing, awkward in German
adjectiveB1
Pronunciation
/ˈpainlɪç/
Quick Facts
Level
B1
Frequency
58/100
Source Rank
#2,927
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Example Sentences
Es ist sehr peinlich.
It's very embarrassing.
Eine peinliche Stille trat ein, als er erschien.
There was an awkward silence when he appeared.
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