Kahiyaan (en. Shame)

ka-hi-yaan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of experiencing intense shame or lack of self-confidence.

Due to his shyness, he could not speak in front of many people.

Dahil sa kanyang kahiyaan, hindi siya nakapagsalita sa harap ng maraming tao.

A feeling that drives a person to avoid situations that cause discomfort.

His shyness led him to avoid social gatherings.

Ang kanyang kahiyaan ay nagdulot sa kanya ng pag-iwas sa mga social gatherings.

Derived from the word 'hiya' meaning lack of self-confidence or shyness.

Don't be shy.

Avoid having shyness.

Huwag kang mahiya.

regret

A feeling of wanting to undo a mistake or disappointment in an action.

pagsisisi

fear

A feeling of concern or anxiety about things or situations.

takot

A kind of embarrassment that doesn't have any regret or hesitation

He was so kahiyaan during his performance even though not many watched.

Nagpaka-kahiyaan siya sa pagtatanghal niya kahit na wala namang masyadong nanood.

Regret over things that can't be changed anymore

It’s kahiyaan that I didn't tell him while he was still alive.

Kahiyaan na kasi na hindi ko siya sinabihan habang buhay pa siya.

A mixture of various kinds of regrets

You’ve reached a point of kahiyaan, you know you can’t blame others for the mistakes.

Sobra na ang kahiyaan mo, alam mo namang hindi nasisisi sa iba ang mga pagkakamali.