Magkahiya (en. Shy)

/maɡkaˈhi.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to be aware of shame or reluctance.

He becomes shy when speaking in front of many people.

Siya ay magkahiya kapag nagsasalita sa harap ng maraming tao.

Seeking a reason or excuse not to show oneself to others.

Sometimes, being shy becomes an obstacle to his success.

Minsan, ang magkahiya ay nagiging hadlang sa kanyang tagumpay.

Combined words 'magka' and 'hiya'.

Let's be shy with each other.

Avoid being too comfortable or too honest.

Magka-hiya tayo sa isa't isa.

shame

The feeling of embarrassment caused by rejection or judgment.

hiya

quiet

A state of having silence or inactivity.

tahimik

Mars, it's like feeling shy

Dude, we were so shy earlier at the party!

Dude, sobrang magkahiya tayo kanina sa party!

Hiding from shyness

Why is he so shy around people?

Bakit sobrang magkahiya siya sa mga tao?

Just totally embarrassed

I told you, I'll be totally embarrassed if I mess up again.

Sabi ko na, magkahiya na ako kapag nagkamali ako ulit.