scheu

scheuer · am scheusten
Based on: *skeu-
Adjective
1.

shy, timit, scared

(Instinctive, works great for animals like deer, for example.)

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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' have?

scheu has 1 distinct meaning: 1. shy, timit, scared.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'scheu'?

comparative: scheuer / superlative: am scheusten

What is 'scheu' related to?

The word 'scheu' is related to *skeu-.

Where can I learn more about 'scheu'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'scheu':

“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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