How to Say ‘A little shy’ in German
Etwas schüchtern
ET-vas SHOOKH-tern
[ET-vas SHOOKH-tern]
💬 Usage Tip: Etwas means "a little / somewhat." Schüchtern means "shy." A soft and gentle phrase.
🇩🇪 In Germany: It's very normal in Germany to describe a child calmly and honestly, especially during the first days.
Phrase Breakdown
Etwas
[ET-vas]
a little / somewhat
Used to soften an adjective or statement.
Sie ist etwas müde.
She is a little tired.
schüchtern
[SHOOKH-tern]
shy
Describes someone who is quiet or timid in social situations.
Das Kind ist am Anfang schüchtern.
The child is shy at the beginning.
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