Hiyain (en. To embarrass)

hi-yain

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb referring to the action of embarrassing someone.

He struggled to speak because of the embarrassment he caused by his classmates.

Nahirapan siyang makipag-usap dahil sa hiyain na ginawa sa kanya ng kanyang mga kaklase.

The feeling of shyness or discomfort in a situation.

He was afraid to ask the teacher because of the embarrassment he felt.

Natakot siyang magtanong sa guro dahil sa hiyain na naramdaman niya.

The word 'hiya' originates from a person's behavior related to feelings of shyness or embarrassment.

Don't be shy.

This is an invitation or suggestion not to take things too seriously and to let oneself act.

Huwag kang mahiyain.

Embarrass me.

This can be used as a tool to express feelings, often with a hint of humor.

Hiyain mo ako.

shyness

This word refers to the feeling of embarrassment or anxiety expressed by a person.

hiya

embarrassment

This refers to a situation that causes someone to feel embarrassed.

pahiya

insecure or shy about oneself

There are a lot of people, so I felt shy to ask for help.

Ang daming tao, kaya nahiyang humingi ng tulong.

feeling shy because of discomfort

I got shy in front of my crush, I didn't want to ask anything.

Hiyain lang ako sa harap ng crush ko, ayaw ko nang magtanong.

having to speak but feeling scared

I need to speak in front of the class, but I'm feeling shy.

Kailangan akong magsalita sa harap ng klase, pero hiyain ako.