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    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.