Mahiyangan (en. Embarrassment)

/ma-hi-yaŋ-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A state or feeling of shame or amazement that occurs in front of other people.

I felt the embarrassment when they started laughing at my mistake.

Naramdaman ko ang mahiyangan nang magsimula silang tumawa sa aking pagkakamali.

A feeling that becomes a barrier for a person to interact or act normally in front of others.

Embarrassment often causes avoidance of social events.

Ang mahiyangan ay kadalasang nagiging sanhi ng pag-iwas sa mga social events.

It originated from the word 'hiya' which means shame or fear of others' opinions.

embarrassed

There is a feeling of extreme shame or doubt.

mahiyang mahiyang

shame

The feeling of resentment or fear of others' opinions.

hiya

embarrassed

A noun that refers to the state of being shy.

nahihiya

shy or uneasy

He seems shy when someone is looking at him.

Parang mahiyangan siya kapag may nakatingin sa kanya.

hesitant

Wait, I'm hesitant to sing in front of many people!

Teka, mahiyangan ako kumanta sa harap ng maraming tao!

seems awkward in the situation

Because of his questions, I feel awkward answering.

Dahil sa mga tanong niya, mahiyangan akong sumagot.