Embarrassment (tl. Kahiyangan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ako ay may kahiyangan dahil sa hindi magandang nangyari.
I have an embarrassment because of something bad that happened.
Context: daily life Siya ay nahihiya na dahil sa kanyang kahiyangan.
He is shy because of his embarrassment.
Context: daily life Hindi niya alam kung paano harapin ang kahiyangan niya.
He doesn’t know how to face his embarrassment.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Naramdaman niya ang kahiyangan nang magkamali siya sa harap ng kaniyang mga kaibigan.
He felt a deep sense of embarrassment when he made a mistake in front of his friends.
Context: social situation Kahit anong sabihin niya, hindi maalis ang kahiyangan na nararamdaman niya.
No matter what he says, he can’t shake off the feeling of embarrassment he feels.
Context: social situation Dahil sa kahiyangan, hindi siya makapagsalita nang maayos.
Because of the embarrassment, he cannot speak well.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kanyang kahiyangan ay hindi lamang dahil sa kanyang pagkakamali kundi sa takot na mapansin ng iba.
His embarrassment is not only due to his mistake but also from the fear of being noticed by others.
Context: psychological concept Sa kabila ng kanyang kahiyangan, nagpasya siyang magpatuloy sa kanyang presentasyon.
Despite his embarrassment, he decided to continue with his presentation.
Context: professional setting Minsan, ang kahiyangan ay maaaring maging sanhi ng pag-unlad at pagbabago sa ating mga buhay.
Sometimes, embarrassment can lead to growth and change in our lives.
Context: social perspective