For shame Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈʃeɪm
for-SHAYM or fer-SHAYM or frer-SHAYM
fˈɔː/ /ʃˈeɪm
for-SHAYM
Definition
An old-fashioned expression used to scold or criticize someone for bad behavior, showing that they should feel ashamed.
Usage & Nuances
"For shame" is formal and old-fashioned; it's often used dramatically, sometimes playfully, to express disapproval. Rare in modern conversation except for dramatic effect or mock seriousness. Common in literature or period pieces; not used for minor mistakes.
Spanish: ¡Qué vergüenza! - ¡Debería darte vergüenza!Portuguese (BR): Que vergonha! - Devia ter vergonha!Portuguese (PT): Que vergonha! - Deverias ter vergonha!Chinese (Simplified): 真丢人！- 你应该感到羞耻！Chinese (Traditional): 真丟人！- 你應該感到羞恥！Hindi: शर्म करो! - तुम्हें शर्म आनी चाहिए!Arabic: يا للعار! - يجب أن تخجل!Bengali: লজ্জা! - তোমার লজ্জা হওয়া উচিত!Russian: Позор! - Тебе должно быть стыдно!Japanese: 恥を知れ！- 恥ずかしいよ！Vietnamese: Thật xấu hổ! - Bạn nên thấy xấu hổ!Korean: 부끄러운 줄 알아라! - 창피하지도 않아?Turkish: Yazıklar olsun! - Utanmalısın!Urdu: شرم کرو! - تمہیں شرم آنی چاہیے!Indonesian: Sungguh memalukan! - Kamu harus malu!
Example Sentences
For shame, you broke your promise.
basic
For shame! You lied to your friend.
basic
She stole a cookie? For shame!
basic
You didn't help your grandmother? For shame!
natural
Oh, you took the last slice of cake? For shame.
natural
Didn't you just tell me you were on a diet? For shame!
natural