Rôhmäyttää

Rôhmäyttää is a Finnish verb that translates to "to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed." It implies causing a sense of awkwardness or a loss of dignity in another person. The action of rôhmäyttää can be intentional or unintentional, stemming from words, actions, or even a particular situation. It often involves pointing out a flaw, making a mistake public, or causing someone to feel exposed or foolish.

The word can be used in various contexts. For instance, a child might rôhmäyttää their parent by misbehaving in public. Similarly, a poorly executed joke could rôhmäyttää the person it was directed at. The feeling associated with being rôhmäytetty is typically unpleasant and can lead to a desire to withdraw or hide. While it shares some similarities with "to embarrass" or "to shame" in English, rôhmäyttää often carries a slightly stronger connotation of a loss of composure or self-respect. It's a nuanced term that captures a specific type of social discomfort.