náire — meaning in English: shame

Definition

▶ náire

Is é 'náire' an mothúchán a bhraitheann duine nuair a bhíonn siad i gcás nach bhfuil siad bródúil as a gcur chuige nó a n-iompar.

Náire is the feeling a person experiences when they find themselves in a situation where they are not proud of their attitude or behavior.

▶ Bhí náire orm nuair a bhris mé mo geata ag an bpáirc.

I felt shame when I broke my gate at the park.

▶ D'fhág an neamhshuim a rinne sé ar na daltaí náire air.

The indifference he showed to the students left him in shame.

▶ Tar éis dom an bréag a insint, tháinig náire orm.

After I told the lie, I felt shame.