How is the word peinlicher Moment translated from German to English

English translation
awkward moment
noun

Ein Augenblick, der Verlegenheit oder Unbehagen auslöst.

A moment that causes embarrassment or discomfort.

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  • Der peinliche Moment passierte während der Präsentation. — The embarrassing moment happened during the presentation.

  • Es gab einen peinlichen Moment, als niemand sprach. — There was an awkward moment when nobody spoke.

  • Hattest du einen peinlichen Moment heute? — Did you have an embarrassing moment today?

  • Wir lachten über den peinlichen Moment und machten weiter. — We laughed about the awkward moment and carried on.

  • Bitte erzähl mir von deinem peinlichen Moment! — Please tell me about your embarrassing moment!

  • War das der peinlichste Moment des Abends? — Was that the most awkward moment of the evening?

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