Mahihiyain (en. Shy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person who is hesitant to socialize or engage in conversation.
He is a shy person, so he often stays quiet at gatherings.
Siya ay isang mahihiyain na tao, kaya madalas siyang tahimik sa mga pagtitipon.
Shows a lack of confidence in social interaction situations.
Because of his shy nature, he finds it hard to start a conversation.
Dahil sa kanyang mahihiyain na ugali, nahihirapan siyang magsimula ng usapan.
Suggests a hesitance in acting or expressing one's opinions.
His shy behavior prevents him from expressing his feelings.
Ang kanyang mahihiyain na pag-uugali ay humahadlang sa kanya na ipahayag ang kanyang saloobin.

Etymology

from the word 'hiya', which means to have fear or hesitation in a situation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Shy person
A person who is often shy or lacks self-confidence.
Mahihiyain tao

Related Words

shame
The feeling of fear or hesitation experienced in social interactions or facing a situation.
hiya
shyness
The behavior or characteristic of being shy.
mahiyainness

Slang Meanings

shy or timid
She's really shy; she can't speak when there are a lot of people.
Mahihiyain talaga siya, di siya makapagsalita kapag maraming tao.
a bit emotional
He's shy, so he often gets anxious when alone.
Mahihiyain kasi siya, kaya madalas siyang napapraning pag nag-iisa.
a quiet person
Those who are shy often just stay quiet in the group, but when they are with close friends, they're totally fine.
Yung mahihiyain, madalas tahimik lang sa grupo pero kapag kasama kayong mga close, ayos na ayos.