szégyenli

Szégyenli is the third-person singular present tense form of the Hungarian verb szégyell, meaning "to be ashamed" or "to feel shame." When used, it indicates that a singular subject is experiencing or expressing a feeling of shame regarding a particular action, situation, or attribute. For example, "Ő szégyenli magát" translates to "He/She is ashamed of himself/herself." The verb can be used reflexively with "magát" (himself/herself) to emphasize the personal nature of the shame. It can also be used with an object or a clause to specify what the subject is ashamed of. The verb conveys a sense of embarrassment, disgrace, or humiliation. The root of the word is related to "szégyen," which is the noun for shame. This linguistic connection highlights the core meaning of the verb. Understanding "szégyenli" requires recognizing its grammatical function as a verb conjugation and its semantic content of experiencing shame.