How is the word häbi translated from Estonian to English

English translation
shame
noun

Halb tunne, kui teised nägid sinu viga või halba tegu.

A bad feeling when others saw your mistake or bad deed.

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  • Mul on häbi, et ma valetasin. — I'm ashamed that I lied.

  • Ta punastas häbist. — He blushed with shame.

  • Häbi pärast ei julgenud ma ülemusele helistada. — Out of shame I didn't dare call my boss.

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