N Nada63 New member Joined Nov 17, 2009 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Hungarian Home Country Romania Current Location Hungary Apr 6, 2011 #1 Hi, Which is correct? I feel ashamed or I shame myself? If both, which is used more often? Thanks, Nada
Hi, Which is correct? I feel ashamed or I shame myself? If both, which is used more often? Thanks, Nada
buggles Key Member Joined Aug 20, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Apr 6, 2011 #2 Nada63 said: Hi, Which is correct? I feel ashamed or I shame myself? If both, which is used more often? Thanks, Nada Click to expand... I feel ashamed. :tick: You can also say, "I'm ashamed of myself", but no one ever says, "I shame myself". Occasionally, you might see, "I have brought shame (up)on myself", but that would tend to be in an historical novel or something similar. buggles (not a teacher)
Nada63 said: Hi, Which is correct? I feel ashamed or I shame myself? If both, which is used more often? Thanks, Nada Click to expand... I feel ashamed. :tick: You can also say, "I'm ashamed of myself", but no one ever says, "I shame myself". Occasionally, you might see, "I have brought shame (up)on myself", but that would tend to be in an historical novel or something similar. buggles (not a teacher)