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    Hiyasan (en. Shame)

    hi·ya·san

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or feeling of shame.
    He felt shame when he noticed that others were paying attention to him.
    Naramdaman niya ang hiyasan nang makita niyang pumapansin ang iba sa kanya.
    A form of shame for oneself or for others.
    Shame causes concern for his reputation.
    Ang hiyasan ay nagdudulot ng pag-aalala sa kanyang reputasyon.
    The fear or concern of being embarrassed in front of others.
    Due to shame, he could not speak well in front of the crowd.
    Dahil sa hiyasan, hindi siya nakapagsalita ng maayos sa harap ng madla.

    Etymology

    from the word 'hiya' meaning shame.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lose shame
    become free from shame or embarrassment.
    mawalan ng hiyasan
    feel shame
    to feel embarrassment.
    makaramdam ng hiyasan

    Related Words

    shame
    The feeling associated with shame, often leading to hesitation.
    hiya
    embarrassment
    The act of causing shame to another person.
    pahiya

    Slang Meanings

    Calling someone in a way that is offensive or derogatory.
    Who does Mark think he is with that hiyasan?! Isn't that his debt of gratitude?
    Sino ba naman 'yang hiyasan ni Mark?! Di ba't utang na loob niya yun.
    As a casual or daily saying, it refers to banter or arguments among friends.
    It feels like another hiyasan, I always end up embarrassed here.
    Parang hiyasan na naman 'to, palagi na lang akong napapahiya dito.
    Deliberately shaming others in a subtle or light manner.
    No wonder Anna's being all hiyasan, James gets annoyed with her.
    Kaya pala ang habang hiyasan ni Anna, naiinis si James sa kanya.