Paghihiniksik (en. Humiliation)

/pah-ee-hee-neek-sik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process or state of feeling ashamed or embarrassed.
He felt humiliation when he saw his mistake in front of everyone.
Naramdaman niya ang paghihiniksik nang makita ang kanyang pagkakamali sa harapan ng lahat.
The situation where a person is put to shame.
His humiliation was due to his bad decision.
Ang kanyang paghihiniksik ay bunga ng kanyang masamang desisyon.
The feeling of failure or lack of worth.
Due to his humiliation, he thought he did not deserve success.
Dahil sa kanyang paghihiniksik, naisip niyang hindi siya karapat-dapat sa tagumpay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shy
A characteristic of a person who often feels humiliation.
mahiyain
to humiliate others
An action that causes humiliation to another person.
magpahiya ng iba

Related Words

to embarrass
A verb meaning to cause shame to anyone.
pahiya
ashamed
A characteristic of a person that describes the feeling of embarrassment.
nahihiya

Slang Meanings

Joy or elevation to happiness.
Wow, the kids really had a blast in the park, they looked like the happiest people in the world!
Grabe, ang saya ng mga bata sa paghihiniksik sa park, parang sila na ang pinakamaligayang tao sa mundo!
Having a joyful gathering or celebration.
That's okay, we might have a fun celebration later for Mark's birthday.
Ayos lang 'yun, marahil magkakaroon kami ng paghihiniksik mamaya para sa birthday ni Mark.
A small gathering or celebration full of laughter.
At my friend's house, we often have a little get-together on weekends.
Dun sa bahay ng kaibigan ko, madalas kaming may paghihiniksik kung weekend.