Torpe (en. Clumsy)

/ˈtɔr.pɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A person who is shy or unable to communicate with someone they like.

Juan is clumsy in dating, so he can't find a girlfriend.

Si Juan ay torpe sa pakikipag-date kaya't hindi siya makahanap ng girlfriend.

Often describes a high level of embarrassment when trying to express feelings.

He became clumsy when he saw his crush at the mall.

Naging torpe siya nang makita ang kanyang crush sa mall.

A term used for men who find it hard to talk or form connections with women.

The clumsy guy often struggles to find the right words.

Ang torpe ay madalas na nahihirapang makahanap ng tamang mga salita.

Derived from the Spanish word 'torpe' meaning 'clumsy or awkward'.

You're clumsy!

A phrase aimed at expressing that a person is shy or awkward about their feelings.

Torpe ka!

Don't be clumsy!

Good advice for someone not to be shy in admitting their feelings.

Huwag maging torpe!

shy

A person who has a natural fear of interaction with others, especially with those they like.

mahiyain

nerd

A person overly focused on academics or interests, which may come off as clumsy in social situations.

nerd

shy to express feelings

Jake is torpe when it comes to expressing his feelings to Anna.

Si Jake, torpe siya sa pagsabi ng feelings niya kay Anna.

cold or awkward person in dating

I'm not torpe, but honestly, I find dating difficult.

Hindi ako torpe, pero sa totoo lang, nahihirapan akong makipag-date.

not good at making friends

Mark is torpe, it's hard to talk to him.

Torpe lang si Mark, mahirap siyang kausapin.