szégyelli

Szégyelli is a Hungarian verb meaning "to be ashamed" or "to feel shame." It is the reflexive form of the verb szégyel, which also means to be ashamed. The verb is used to describe a feeling of embarrassment or humiliation caused by one's own actions, words, or characteristics.

The conjugation of szégyelli follows the regular pattern for Hungarian verbs. For example, in the present tense, the first-person singular form is szégyellem (I am ashamed), the second-person singular is szégyelled (you are ashamed), and the third-person singular is szégyelli (he/she/it is ashamed). In the past tense, it would be szégyelltem (I was ashamed), szégyelltél (you were ashamed), and szégyellt (he/she/it was ashamed).

The verb can be used in various contexts. For instance, someone might szégyelli magát (be ashamed of themselves) for making a mistake. It can also refer to feeling shame about something one possesses or a situation one is in. The intensity of the shame can range from mild embarrassment to deep humiliation. The concept of shame is culturally significant, and its expression through the verb szégyelli reflects certain social norms and values within Hungarian culture. Understanding the nuances of szégyelli is important for comprehending emotional expression and social interactions in Hungarian.