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.

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

embarrassed by.

Caring or feeling shy towards someone.

hiyanghiya kay.

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

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.