Kahiyangan (en. Embarrassment)

/ka.hi.yaŋ.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state of being embarrassed, often due to a mistake or specific situation.

I felt embarrassment when I fell in front of many people.

Naramdaman ko ang kahiyangan nang bumagsak ako sa harap ng maraming tao.

A sensation of shame that causes anxiety or loss of self-confidence.

Her embarrassment was evident when she couldn't look at her teacher.

Ang kanyang kahiyangan ay halata nang hindi siya makatingin sa kanyang guro.

An emotion caused by concern over what others will say.

She remained silent due to embarrassment in front of her friends.

Hindi siya umimik dahil sa kahiyangan sa harap ng kanyang mga kaibigan.

show embarrassment

to express discomfort due to a mistake or situation.

ipakita ang kahiyangan

cover face in embarrassment

to hide one's face as a reaction to embarrassment.

magtakip ng mukha sa kahiyangan

shame

An emotion that describes fear or concern over others' opinions.

hiya

embarrassment

A feeling caused by actions that do not meet societal expectations.

kapahiya

What a waste

Come on, what a waste of what happened earlier!

Ano ba, sobrang kahiyangan ng mga nangyari kanina!

Such a pity

Such a pity that the good opportunity slipped away!

Kahiyangan yung magandang oportunidad na nawala!

Oh no

Oh no, why didn’t you say so?

Kahiyangan naman, bakit di mo sinabi?