scheu — shy, bashful, skittish in German

adjectiveUnleveled

Pronunciation

/ʃɔy/

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Level

Unleveled

Frequency

31/100

Source Rank

#9,999

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Example Sentences

Sie warf dem Jüngling einen scheuen Blick zu.

She glanced shyly at the young man.

Tom ist ein scheuer, einsamer Bub.

Tom is a shy and lonely boy.

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certain, sure

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essential, fundamental

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amerikanisch

American

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economic

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decisive, significant, crucial

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englisch

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