timid

ˈtɪmɪd
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Translation of timid into German

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Adjective

shy person

not brave or confident, often shy around people
  • He is too timid to speak in class.Er ist zu schüchtern, um im Unterricht zu sprechen.
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Expressions with timid: examples in English and translations in German

schüchtern wie eine Maus
sehr schüchtern
She was timid as a mouse at the party.
ängstlich wie ein Hase
She is timid as a rabbit around strangers.

Synonyms and analogies of timid in English

adj.bashfulretiringtimorousMore synonyms

Examples of timid in a sentence

  • The timid witness avoided eye contact during questioning.

Translations of "timid" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
schüchternadj.

Inexperienced and timid, the fledgeling counselor learned through trial and error.

Unerfahren und schüchtern lernte der junge Berater durch Versuch und Irrtum.

ängstlichadj.

The yalk doesn't shoot very fast and is rather timid.

Der Yalk schießt nicht sehr schnell und ist recht ängstlich.

zaghaftadj.

I heard a woman's voice, young, timid and far away.

Ich hörte die Stimme einer Frau, jung, zaghaft und weit weg.

scheuadj.

Others will often react as if you're being either arrogant or timid.

Andere werden oft so reagieren, als wärst du arrogant oder scheu.

furchtsamadj.

Melancthon was timid, fearful, cautious, and possessed great patience.

Melanchthon war furchtsam, ängstlich, vorsichtig und besaß große Geduld.

zurückhaltendadj.

Both, frankly, are far too timid in that regard.

Beide sind ehrlich gesagt in dieser Hinsicht viel zu zurückhaltend.

zögerlichadj.

Yes, we must never be too timid to pursue our heart's desire.

Ja, man darf nie zu zögerlich sein, wenn es um Herzensdinge geht.

feigeadj.

Not wanting a child is considered unnatural, selfish or timid.

Kein Kind zu wollen, gilt als unnatürlich, egoistisch oder feige.

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Other translations for timid:

  • kleinmütigadj.
  • verhuschtadj.

timid: Examples and translations in context

His timid request for help was drowned out by the loud music.

Seine schüchterne Bitte um Hilfe ging in der lauten Musik unter.

His abetting words instilled confidence in the timid participants during the contest.

Seine ermutigenden Worte verliehen den schüchternen Teilnehmern während des Wettbewerbs Vertrauen.

Her timid nature prevented her from speaking up in the group.

Ihre schüchterne Art hinderte sie daran, sich in der Gruppe zu äußern.

Although timid, she impressed everyone with her artistic talent.

Obwohl schüchtern, beeindruckte sie alle mit ihrem künstlerischen Talent.

Being a timid person can make social situations feel overwhelming and daunting.

Als schüchterne Person können soziale Situationen überwältigend und einschüchternd wirken.

The biography portrays her evolution from timid student to influential woman of letters.

Die Biografie schildert ihren Weg von der schüchternen Studentin zur einflussreichen Frau der Feder.

Because he was timid, he avoided speaking in front of the class.

Weil er schüchtern war, vermied er es, vor der Klasse zu sprechen.

A timid individual might find it hard to initiate conversations with strangers.

Ein schüchterner Mensch könnte Schwierigkeiten haben, Gespräche mit Fremden zu beginnen.

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