Shy (tl. Hayap)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Maria ay hayap kapag may madaming tao.
Maria is shy when there are many people.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay hayap sa kanyang guro.
The child is shy with his teacher.
Context: school
Hayap siya kapag pinapasalita sa harapan.
She is shy when asked to speak in front.
Context: school

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Si Juan ay hayap kung kinakabahan siya.
Juan is shy when he is nervous.
Context: emotions
Minsan, ang pagiging hayap ay nagiging hadlang sa pakikipagkaibigan.
Sometimes, being shy hinders making friends.
Context: social interactions
Ayaw niyang makita siya na hayap habang nagpe-perform.
He doesn’t want to be seen as shy while performing.
Context: performance

Advanced (C1-C2)

Bagama't siya ay hayap, nagpakita siya ng lakas ng loob sa kanyang talumpati.
Although she is shy, she showed courage in her speech.
Context: social interactions
Ang pagiging hayap ay maaaring maging kakayahan sa tamang konteksto at sitwasyon.
Being shy can be an asset in the right context and situation.
Context: emotions
Sa kabila ng kanyang hayap na ugali, marami ang humahanga sa kanyang talino.
Despite her shy demeanor, many admire her intelligence.
Context: social perception

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