Timyas (en. Timid)

tim-yas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means shy or fearful of people or situations.
Maria is a timid child who doesn't want to join the games.
Si Maria ay isang timyas na bata na hindi gustong sumali sa mga laro.
Shows anxiety or nervousness in a specific situation.
He displayed timid behavior in front of many people.
Nagpakita siya ng timyas na pag-uugali sa harap ng maraming tao.
Often hides behind other people or lacks the courage to speak up.
Juan is timid with his teachers and often does not speak.
Si Juan ay timyas sa kanyang mga guro at madalas na hindi nagsasalita.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'timidus' meaning fearful or shy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

timid behavior
Behavior of being shy or fearful.
timyas na pag-uugali

Related Words

fear
A feeling of worry or apprehension.
takot
to be shy
The act of being shy or avoiding showing oneself.
mahiya

Slang Meanings

So much happiness or joy.
The people are so timyas at the fiesta, it's so fun!
Ang timyas ng mga tao sa fiesta, ang saya-saya!
Intense amusement or entertainment.
Those memes nowadays are timyas! I can't stop laughing!
Yung mga memes ngayon, timyas! Tawa ako ng tawa!