Erröten
blushing
The German word 'Erröten' is the equivalent of the English word 'blushing'. It refers to the act of turning red in the face due to embarrassment, shame, or shyness. The word can be used as a noun or a verb, and it's often used in everyday conversations and literature.
Example sentences using: Erröten
Sie begann zu erröten, als sie die Komplimente hörte.
She started to blush when she heard the compliments.
This sentence is a simple statement about someone reacting to compliments, showing that the German word 'erröten' can be used to express blushing due to emotional stimuli like embarrassment, shyness, or receiving compliments.
Wenn ich nervös bin, neige ich dazu, leicht zu erröten.
When I'm nervous, I tend to blush easily.
This sentence describes a personal characteristic or a tendency of the speaker. The use of 'erröten' here explains the physical reaction to nervousness or anxiety, pointing out that the speaker blushes easily when they're feeling tense.
Ein plötzliches Erröten überzog sein Gesicht, als er seinen Namen hörte.
A sudden blush swept over his face when he heard his name.
The sentence is a descriptive phrase making use of 'Erröten' to indicate a sudden emotional response to hearing one's own name. The German word 'Erröten' is used here in a figurative sense, represented as something that can sweep over one's face.