How to Say “Embarrassing” in Tamil

சங்கடமான
sangadamana
The English word "embarrassing" is translated to Tamil as சங்கடமான (sangadamana).
Meaning: causing embarrassment (adj)

How do you pronounce it?

sangadamana

Did you know?

  • You can use the word தர்மசங்கடம் (dharmasankadam) to describe a specifically awkward social dilemma where you do not know which way to turn. It is a much more nuanced way to describe a 'tough spot' than a simple adjective.
  • The root word சங்கடம் (sangadam) describes a physical sense of constriction or discomfort in the chest, rather than just a social feeling.
  • The concept of embarrassment in Tamil culture is often tied to 'family honor'. An embarrassing act is frequently viewed through the lens of whether it brings 'nuisance' to the collective rather than just an individual feeling.

Examples in context

  • அது ஒரு சங்கடமான சூழல்.
    adu oru saṅkaṭamāṉa suōḻal.
    That was an embarrassing situation.
  • இந்த கேள்வி மிகவும் சங்கடமானதாக இருக்கிறது.
    indha kēḷvi mikavum saṅkaṭamāṉatāka irukkiṟadu.
    This question is very embarrassing.
  • அவனுடைய பதில் சங்கடமானதாக இருந்தது.
    avanuṭaiya badhil saṅkaṭamāṉatāka irundhatu.
    His answer was embarrassing.

Example conversation

Anita and Karthik are talking about a mistake made during a presentation.

  1. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    நமது மேடைப் பேச்சு மிகவும் மோசமாக இருந்தது.
    Nammaṭu mēṭaip-pēccu mikavum mōsamāka iruntatu.
    Our stage speech was very bad.
  2. அனிதா Anita

    ஆம், அது எனக்கு மிகவும் சங்கடமான அனுபவம்.
    Ām, atu enakku mikavum sangadamāna anupavam.
    Yes, that was a very embarrassing experience for me.
  3. கார்த்திக் Karthik

    யாரும் அதை கவனிக்கவில்லை என்று நினைக்கிறேன்.
    Yārum ataṉai kavaṉikkavillai eṉṟu niṉaikkirēṉ.
    I think no one noticed it.
  4. அனிதா Anita

    இருந்தாலும், எனக்கு இன்னும் கவலையாக இருக்கிறது.
    Iruṉtālum, enakku iṉṉum kavalaiyāka irukkiraṯu.
    Still, I feel worried about it.
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