Shame on you Meaning in English
expression
SHAYM-on-YOO
SHAYM-on-YOO
Definition
An expression used to show strong disapproval when someone has done something wrong or disappointing. It means you think the person should feel bad about their actions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in informal or emotional situations, often by adults scolding children or friends criticizing each other. It can be serious or playful, depending on tone. Sometimes considered harsh; use carefully to avoid offending others.
Spanish: ¡Qué vergüenza! - ¡Debería darte vergüenza!Portuguese (BR): Que vergonha!Portuguese (PT): Que vergonha!Chinese (Simplified): 你真丢脸！ - 你应该感到羞耻！Chinese (Traditional): 你真丟臉！ - 你應該感到羞恥！Hindi: शर्म करो! - तुम्हें शर्म आनी चाहिए!Arabic: عار عليك!Bengali: তোমার লজ্জা হওয়া উচিত - ধিক্কার তোমার প্রতিRussian: стыдно - позор тебеJapanese: 恥を知れ - 恥ずかしいよVietnamese: xấu hổ cho bạn - thật đáng xấu hổKorean: 부끄러운 줄 알아 - 창피한 줄 알아Turkish: yazıklar olsun - utanmalısınUrdu: تمہیں شرم آنی چاہیےIndonesian: malu kamu - memalukan
Example Sentences
Shame on you for lying to your mother.
basic
You broke the promise—shame on you!
basic
Shame on you for being late again.
basic
You ate the whole cake? Shame on you!
natural
Shame on you for not telling me the truth earlier!
natural
After everything I did for you, shame on you for ignoring me.
natural