Ikahiya (en. To shame)
i-ka-hiya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An act that shames or causes shame to a person.
What he said brought shame to me.
Ang kanyang sinabi ay nagdulot ng ikahiya sa akin.
To do something that leads to a bad reputation.
His actions bring shame to his family.
Ang kanyang mga aksyon ay nagdudulot ng ikahiya sa kanyang pamilya.
To cause a bad feeling to oneself or others.
Those criticisms caused him shame.
Ang mga kritikong iyon ay nagbigay sa kanya ng ikahiya.
Common Phrases and Expressions
you shame me
Expresses the feeling of shame caused by a person.
ikahiya mo ako
Related Words
shy
A person who often feels shy.
mahiyain
shame
Feeling of discomfort or damage to reputation.
hiya
Slang Meanings
So embarrassing
I felt so embarrassed when I noticed I hit the tree.
Ang laki ng kahihiyan ko nang mapansin akong tumama sa kahoy.
Shameless
He had no shame greeting his ex in front of everyone.
Walang kahihiyan ang ginawa niyang pagbati sa ex niya sa harap ng lahat.
So cringe-worthy
I felt so cringe-worthy thinking about those showing off on stage.
Kahiya-kahiya lang ang inisip ko habang pinapanood ang mga naglalantad sa stage.