Mahiya (en. Shame)

ma-hee-yah

Synonyms

awkward or shy

He's too shy to be his true self.

Tinatamad na siyang magpakatotoo kasi nahihiya siya.

showing humility or modesty

She's really modest, even though she has a beautiful voice.

Mahiyain talaga siya, kahit maganda ang boses niya.

to be embarrassed or bashful

I got embarrassed in front of my crush, I feel so bashful now.

Napahiya ako sa harap ng crush ko, sobrang nahihiya na ako.