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    Nakahihiya (en. Embarrassing)

    /na.kahi.ɦi.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Gives a feeling of shame or embarrassment.
    What he did in front of everyone is embarrassing.
    Nakahihiya ang kanyang ginawa sa harap ng lahat.
    Shows a trait that should not be displayed in public.
    His outfit is embarrassing for such an occasion.
    Nakahihiya ang kanyang pananamit sa naturang okasyon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'hiya' meaning the feeling of shame.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It's embarrassing to say.
    A statement describing something hard to admit due to shame.
    Nakahihiya ang sabihin.

    Related Words

    shame
    The feeling of shame or reluctance in front of others.
    hiya
    shaming
    The act of humiliating or exposing someone's mistake.
    panghihiya

    Slang Meanings

    foolishness or feeling insecure
    It's so embarrassing to fail an exam just once.
    Nakahihiya naman na mabagsak sa exam nang isang beses lang.
    immaturity or shallow action
    It's so embarrassing that you don't know the answer to the question.
    Sobrang nakahihiya na hindi mo alam ang sagot sa tanong.
    shameful or disgraceful
    It's shameful to show off in front of many people.
    Nakakahiya namang maglantad sa harap ng marami.