Hiyanghiya (en. Embarrassed)

/hi.jaŋ.ˈhi.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or feeling of being shy or distressed in a situation.
I felt embarrassed when I was seen making a mistake in front of many.
Naramdaman ko ang hiyanghiya nang ako ay makitang nagkamali sa harap ng marami.
adjective
Describes a person or thing that has the characteristic of being shy.
She is embarrassed whenever there are people around.
Siya ay hiyanghiya sa tuwing may mga tao sa paligid.

Etymology

From the Tagalog root word 'hiya' which means 'shame' or 'embarrassment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

embarrassed by.
Caring or feeling shy towards someone.
hiyanghiya kay.

Related Words

shame
A feeling of shame or concern about one's actions in the presence of others.
hiya
very embarrassed
A more intense form of embarrassment.
hiyang-hiya

Slang Meanings

very embarrassed
I'm so embarrassed with all the shame I felt earlier.
Hiyanghiya na ako sa sobrang kahihiyan ko kanina.
ashamed of oneself
I'm embarrassed because I can't speak in front of a crowd.
Hiyanghiya ako kasi hindi ko kayang magsalita sa harap ng madla.
getting cozy or comfortable (after initial embarrassment)
I was so embarrassed around him before, but now it's all good.
Hiyanghiya ako sa kanya noon, pero ngayon okay na lang.