Hayap (en. Shy)

ha-yap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
The feeling of embarrassment or discomfort in a situation.
She felt shy in front of many people.
Nahiya siya sa harap ng maraming tao.
A concealed feeling or reaction towards a person or situation.
He becomes shy when his name is called in class.
Nagiging hayap siya kapag tinatawag ang kanyang pangalan sa klase.
Often a sign of youth or innocence.
His shyness showed his youth.
Ang kanyang hayap ay nagpakita ng kanyang kabataan.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

becoming shy
the feeling of becoming uncomfortable in a situation.
nagiging hayap
shy in public
the feeling of shyness or discomfort in front of many people.
hayap sa publiko

Related Words

shyness
The state of being shy or having self-doubt.
kahiyaan

Slang Meanings

Shy
He's very shy when his crush notices him.
Sobrang hayap siya kapag napapansin ng crush niya.
Embarrassed
She was embarrassed to speak in front of many people, she's really shy.
Nahiya siyang magsalita sa harap ng maraming tao, hayap na hayap talaga.
Feeling awkward
The shyness of teenagers is really noticeable whenever there's an event.
Pansin na pansin ang hayap ng mga kabataan tuwing may event.