Nakahayang (en. Embarrassment)

/na-ka-ha-yang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of shame or concern about one's actions or words.

I am embarrassed by what happened, so I felt embarrassed in front of many.

Nahihiya ako sa mga nangyari, kaya't nagkaroon ako ng nakahayang sa harap ng marami.

The situation of having a fear of embarrassment in front of others.

The embarrassment gave her a reason not to join the play.

Ang nakahayang ang nagbigay sa kanya ng dahilan para hindi makasama sa dula.

Formed from the word 'kayang' meaning ability, and 'na' indicating connection.

I am embarrassed

I feel ashamed or worried about the situation.

Nakahayang ako

shame

A state where a person feels fear of offending others due to their actions or words.

kahiyaan

feeling ashamed due to embarrassment

He was embarrassed in front of his friends when they found out the truth, he really felt nakahayang!

Nahiya siya sa mga kaibigan niya nang malaman nila ang totoo, nakahayang talaga!

struggling to forgive due to calamity

He just stood in the corner, feeling nakahayang and couldn't speak about what happened.

Nakatayo lang siya sa sulok, nakahayang hindi makapagsalita sa nangyari.

anxious or confused in a situation

Because of what happened, I felt nakahayang in front of my boss earlier.

Dahil sa mga nangyari, nakahayang ako sa harap ng boss ko kanina.