Nach seiner unerwarteten Ankündigung herrschte eine peinliche Stille.
English: There was an awkward silence after his unexpected announcement.
peinlich /pˈaɪnlɪç/ · adjective · CEFR B2. German translation of "awkward".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- awkward
- Translation
- peinlich
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | peinlich |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- peinlich + noun / It is peinlich
- Examples
- Es ist peinlich.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Sie fühlte sich auf der Party unwohl, weil sie niemanden kannte.
English: She felt awkward at the party because she knew nobody.
Der Teenager durchlief zwischen zwölf und vierzehn Jahren eine peinliche Phase.
English: The teenager went through an awkward phase between twelve and fourteen.
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