Meaning of häbi | Babel Free
ˈhæb̥iDefinitions
- shame (a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt)
- disgrace, shame (a state of dishonor)
Examples
“sügavat häbi tundma”
to feel deeply ashamed (to feel deep shame)
“Häbi tunnistada, et ma nii laisk olen.”
I'm ashamed to admit that I'm so lazy.
“Kas sul häbi ei ole?”
Aren't you ashamed?
“Tal hakkas hirmus häbi.”
He began to feel terribly ashamed.
“Tal pole raasugi häbi.”
He has no shame whatsoever.
“Vajuks häbi pärast maa alla.”
I would sink into the ground with shame.
“Häbi-häbi!”
Shame on you!
“Ta teeb oma vanematele häbi.”
He's a disgrace to his parents.
“häbisse jääma”
to be disgraced
“Varga häbi jääb eluks ajaks külge.”
The shame of theft stays with you for life.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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