Meaning of the German Word "Verlegen"

verlegen
embarrassed

Feeling ashamed or foolish in front of others.

Example Sentence

Er fühlte sich verlegen, als er ihren Namen vergaß.

Other Meanings of This Word

To put something in the wrong place and lose it temporarily.

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Definition: Feeling ashamed or foolish in front of others.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "verlegen"?

B1

What grammatical category does "verlegen" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "verlegen" belong to?

Emotions

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