Where does “skam” come from?
skam (Danish) comes from Old Danish skam, from Old Norse skǫmm, from Proto-Germanic skamō, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃- — darkness, shadow.
skam (Danish): shame; disgrace, dishonor, dishonour; pity
Definitions
- shame; disgrace, dishonor, dishonour; pity