Magkahiyaan (en. Shyness)

/maɡkaˈhijaːn/

Synonyms

It's like hesitating to talk or socialize.

When he saw Maria, they seemed shy and didn't talk anymore.

Nang makita niya si Maria, parang magkahiyaan sila at hindi na nag-usap.

Shy to become close to each other.

Juan said they were shy, so they couldn't even catch up.

Sabi ni Juan, magkahiyaan daw sila kaya hindi sila nakapag-kumustahan.

Hesitant to show true feelings.

They can't open up to each other because of their shyness.

Di sila makapag-open up sa isa’t isa dahil sa magkahiyaan.