To be shy (tl. Mahiyang)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Maria ay mahiyang bata.
Maria is a shy child.
Context: daily life
Sa harap ng maraming tao, mahiyang siya.
In front of many people, she is shy.
Context: social interaction
Bakit ka mahiyang makipag-usap?
Why are you shy to talk?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan ay mahiyang magpakita ng opinyon ang mga tao.
Sometimes, people are shy to express their opinions.
Context: society
Kahit gaano siya kaganda, mahiyang pa rin siya sa mga tao.
No matter how beautiful she is, she is still shy around people.
Context: daily life
Binigyan ko siya ng pagkakataon, pero mahiyang siya na magsalita.
I gave her a chance, but she was shy to speak.
Context: social interaction

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kabila ng kanyang husay, madalas siyang mahiyang makipag-ugnayan sa iba.
Despite her talent, she often finds herself shy when interacting with others.
Context: society
Ang pagiging mahiyang ay maaaring maging hadlang sa kanyang tagumpay.
Being shy can be a hindrance to her success.
Context: personal development
Bagamat mahiyang siya, nagtagumpay siya sa kanyang mga layunin.
Although she is shy, she succeeded in her goals.
Context: personal development

Synonyms

  • nahihiya
  • pagsisiyang