Mahiyasan (en. Shameful)
/ma-hi-ya-san/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having qualities that cause shame or embarrassment.
His behavior is truly shameful in front of the public.
Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay tunay na mahiyasan sa harap ng publiko.
Providing a negative feeling to others.
His words became shameful and caused hurt feelings.
Naging mahiyasan ang mga salita niya na nagdulot ng sama ng loob.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'hiya' meaning shame.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shameful situation
A situation that causes shame.
mahiyasan na sitwasyon
don't be shameful
Don't shy away from situations that might embarrass.
huwag maging mahiyasan
Related Words
shy
A person who easily gets embarrassed or is bashful.
mahiyain
Slang Meanings
A person who is not shy or does not care about what others say.
He is carefree, so no matter what people say, he still enjoys himself.
Siya ay mahiyasan, kaya kahit anong sabihin ng mga tao, tuloy pa rin ang saya niya.
Ordinary people who have no interest or ambition.
The carefree people just let things happen around them.
Ang mga mahiyasan na tao, ay parang hayaan lang sa mga nangyayari sa paligid.