to be ashamed

In Italian, 'vergognarsi' is a verb that expresses the feeling of shame or embarrassment about something. It is used when someone feels guilty or self-conscious about their actions, thoughts, or situations. For example, one might say 'Mi vergogno di quello che ho fatto,' which translates to 'I am ashamed of what I did.' This verb captures both personal feelings of shame and social situations where someone might feel embarrassed.

Example sentences using: vergognarsi

Mi vergogno di quello che ho fatto.

I am ashamed of what I did.

This phrase expresses regret and shame about a past action.

Non dovresti vergognarti dei tuoi sentimenti.

You shouldn't be ashamed of your feelings.

This phrase encourages someone not to feel shame about their emotions.

Lui si vergogna sempre quando sbaglia.

He is always ashamed when he makes a mistake.

This phrase indicates that the person tends to feel shame in response to errors.