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How to Say ‘She's still a little shy.’ in German

Sie ist noch ein bisschen schüchtern.

zee ist nohkh ine BISS-khen SHUEKH-tern

[zee ist nohkh ine BISS-khen SHUEKH-tern]

💬 Usage Tip: noch means "still" here and hints that it will change. Compare Sie schläft noch "She's still asleep."

Phrase Breakdown

Sie ist noch

zee ist nohkh

She is still

'Noch' means 'still'. It suggests this will change.

Example

Sie ist noch klein.

She is still small.

Words in this phrase

Sie

[zee]

She

A pronoun used to refer to a female person or object known to the speaker.

Example

Sie ist sehr stilvoll.

She is very stylish.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

noch

[nohkh]

Still

Refers to continuing in time.

Example

Ich bin noch am Arbeiten.

I am still working.

ein bisschen schüchtern.

ine BISS-khen SHUEKH-tern

a little shy.

'Ein bisschen' means 'a little'. In 'schüchtern', round your lips for 'ü'.

Example

Ich bin ein bisschen müde.

I'm a little tired.

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

The indefinite article 'ein'.

Example

Ich brauche ein Auto.

I need a car.

bisschen

[BISS-khen]

little bit

Used to ask for a small amount of something, such as milk or sugar.

Example

Nur ein bisschen Milch, bitte.

Just a little milk, please.

schüchtern

[SHUEKH-tern]

shy

Nervous or reserved around new people.

Example

Das Kind ist schüchtern.

The child is shy.

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