verlegen
embarrassed
The German word 'verlegen' is used to express the feeling of being embarrassed or awkward. It is an adjective that is often used to describe someone who is feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious in a social situation. For example, 'Ich bin verlegen, weil ich meinen Text vergessen habe' (I am embarrassed because I forgot my lines).
Example sentences using: verlegen
Ich muss meine Reise verlegen.
I have to postpone my trip.
In this instance, 'verlegen' is being used to imply the act of postponing or rescheduling something, namely a trip.
Er schien ein wenig verlegen zu sein.
He seemed a bit embarrassed.
Here, 'verlegen' is characterized in context to mean 'embarrassed', indicating a state of discomfort or anxiety in a social situation.
Der Architekt hat die Pläne für das neue Gebäude verlegen.
The architect misplaced the plans for the new building.
In this example, 'verlegen' is used in the context of misplacement or loss of something, in this case, the blueprints for a new structure.