deutschdictionary
adjective
(CAUSING FEELINGS OF SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS)
It was embarrassing for me to say that. - Es war mir peinlich, das zu sagen.
(CAUSING DISCOMFORT OR UNEASE)
The silence in the room was awkward. - Die Stille in dem Raum war peinlich.
(CAUSING PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL PAIN)
It was a painful situation for everyone. - Es war eine peinliche Situation für alle.