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    Pagkahiya (en. Shame)

    pag-kahi-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A feeling of embarrassment or concern caused by an external factor or event.
    He felt shame when everyone noticed his mistake.
    Naramdaman niya ang pagkahiya nang mapansin ng lahat ang kanyang pagkakamali.
    The state of being shy or uncomfortable in a situation.
    His shame appeared on his face.
    Ang pagkahiya niya ay lumitaw sa kanyang mukha.
    A reaction to situations that are embarrassing or distressing.
    Shame is a natural reaction to such situations.
    Ang pagkahiya ay natural na reaksyon sa ganitong mga sitwasyon.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'hiya'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Because of shame
    Due to a feeling of embarrassment.
    Dahil sa pagkahiya
    To lose shame
    To become comfortable in a situation.
    Mawala ang pagkahiya

    Related Words

    shy
    An adjective describing the state of being shy.
    nahihiya
    embarrassing
    An adjective meaning embarrassing or unacceptable.
    kahiya-hiya

    Slang Meanings

    feeling shy or embarrassed
    I'm shy to ask in front of everyone.
    Nahihiya ako na magtanong sa harap ng lahat.
    humiliated or embarrassed
    He/She was humiliated by what the teacher said.
    Napahiya siya sa sinabi ng guro.
    someone who often feels ashamed or embarrassed
    He's the shy one in the group, always making excuses.
    Siya yung taga-hiya sa grupo, laging may excuses.
    don't embarrass me
    Don't embarrass me, okay?
    Wag kang magpahiya sa akin ha.