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Korean expression

부끄러워요

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What does 부끄러워요 mean?

부끄러워요 means "I feel embarrassed and ashamed" in Korean.

How it works here

‘부끄러워요’ directly and politely expresses an embarrassed state.

Dictionary form

부끄럽다

To be embarrassed, ashamed, or unable to know what to do

‘부끄러워요’ is the polite form of ‘부끄럽다’ and can express shyness, embarrassment, or shame depending on context.

When it's used

Used when feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or awkward in front of others.

The line

너무 부끄러워요

I’m so embarrassed.

Someone feels embarrassed or self-conscious in front of many people.

Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #1|[SKZ CODE] Ep.100” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 사람들 앞에서 노래를 부르니 너무 부끄러워요.

    I’m so embarrassed singing in front of people.

  2. 그런 칭찬을 들으니 얼굴이 빨개질 만큼 부끄러웠어요.

    I was so embarrassed that my face turned red after hearing that compliment.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

부끄러워요

너무 부끄러워요

  • Being hurried and repeatedly overlooking things.
  • Being very ill and lying down all day.
  • Being embarrassed or unable to know what to do.
  • Speaking loudly and startling people.
Show the answer

Being embarrassed or unable to know what to do.

‘부끄러워요’ is the polite form of ‘부끄럽다’ and can express shyness, embarrassment, or shame depending on context.

Other words in this line

너무
Too; excessively

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