How is the word befangen translated from German to English

English translation
self-conscious
adjective

Unsicher darüber, wie andere einen sehen.

Nervous about how others see you.

Examples with “befangen”

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  • Auf der Bühne fühlte er sich befangen. — He felt self-conscious on stage.

  • Sie schenkte mir ein kurzes, befangenes Lächeln. — She gave me a quick self-conscious smile.

  • Sei wegen deines Akzents nicht so befangen. — Don't be so self-conscious about your accent.

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