Mauhiya (en. Shy)

mau-hiya

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Shy or timid in front of people or situations.
Maria is shy, so she struggles to talk to strangers.
Si Maria ay mauhiya kaya't nahihirapan siyang makipag-usap sa mga estranghero.
Radiating fear that hinders speaking or acting.
The shy child couldn't join the game because of his fear.
Ang mauhiya na bata ay hindi makasama sa laro dahil sa kanyang takot.
Related to a lack of self-confidence.
She is easily affected by negative comments because she is shy.
Madali siyang maapektuhan ng mga negatibong komento dahil siya ay mauhiya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shy in public
uncomfortable or seemingly shy when in front of others.
mauhiya sa publiko
a shy person
an individual who has shyness or fear of social interaction.
mauhiyang tao

Related Words

shame
The feeling of discomfort or shame in a situation.
ahiya
due to shyness
Refers to situations that cause shyness.
dahil sa kahiyaan

Slang Meanings

Shy or uncomfortable in situations.
You know, she's really shy in front of a lot of people.
Alam mo, mauhiya talaga siya sa harap ng maraming tao.
Round face, looks young.
She's wearing bangs, but she has a shy look, so cute!
Naka-bangs siya, pero mauhiya ang dating, cute!