die Scheu (vor)

Plural: die no plural
Based on: scheu
Noun
1.

the shyness, the timidity, the reserve

(Not common except in a few established phrasings.)
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  • Nur keine falsche Scheu beim Bewerbungsgespräch. Sagen Sie klar, was Sie wollen.
  • Don't be overly shy at a job interview. Say clearly what you want.(lit.: "no misplaced shyness")
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“Shy” in German – “schüchtern”

Today, we'll learn the German words for "shy" and what the difference is between "schüchtern" and "scheu". And of course some more vocabulary :)

Vocab: scheu, schüchtern, einschüchtern, scheuen, scheuchen, abscheulich, verabscheuen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Scheu (vor)' have?

Scheu (vor) has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the shyness, the timidity, the reserve.

What is the gender of 'Scheu (vor)'?

die

What is the plural of 'Scheu (vor)'?

die no plural

What is 'Scheu (vor)' related to?

The word 'Scheu (vor)' is related to scheu.

Where can I learn more about 'Scheu (vor)'?

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“Shy” in German – “schüchtern”
Today, we'll learn the German words for "shy" and what the difference is between "schüchtern" and "scheu". And of course some more vocabulary :)
Vocab: scheu, schüchtern, einschüchtern, scheuen, scheuchen, abscheulich, verabscheuen
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