Matorpe (en. Shy)

/maˈtorpe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A person who is shy or has difficulty communicating with others.
He is shy, so he finds it hard to introduce himself.
Siya ay matorpe kung kaya't nahihirapan siyang makipagkilala.
A person reluctant to express his feelings or opinions.
He is shy about his feelings, so he can't admit his love.
Matorpe siya sa kanyang mga nararamdaman kaya hindi niya kayang aminin ang kanyang pag-ibig.
Refers to the lack of confidence in social interaction.
In a crowd, he becomes shy and can't act properly.
Sa dami ng tao, siya ay nagiging matorpe at hindi makagalaw ng tama.

Etymology

The term 'matorpe' is derived from the Spanish word 'torpe,' which means shy or awkward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shy with women
A man who has difficulty talking to or dating women due to shyness.
matorpe sa babae
shy in front of many people
A person who feels shy when there are many people around.
matorpe sa harap ng maraming tao

Related Words

confidence
The state of self-assurance.
kumpiyansa
speaking
The ability to communicate or interact.
pagsasalita

Slang Meanings

Super lazy or doing nothing.
He seems so matorpe, not even moving.
Parang matorpe siya, hindi man lang gumagalaw.
A person who is uninvolved or always hiding.
He's just over there, being matorpe.
Diyan siya sa tabi, matorpe lang.