Shy (tl. Matorpe)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Maria ay matorpe kapag may mga tao.
Maria is shy when there are people around.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay matorpe sa harap ng guro.
The child is shy in front of the teacher.
Context: school
Sino ang matorpe sa kanila?
Who is shy among them?
Context: social

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Si Juan ay matorpe at mahirap siyang kausapin.
Juan is shy and it is hard to talk to him.
Context: social
Minsan, ang matorpe na tao ay nagiging tunay na kaibigan.
Sometimes, a shy person becomes a true friend.
Context: friendship
Dahil matorpe siya, madalas niyang iniiwasan ang mga bagong tao.
Because he is shy, he often avoids new people.
Context: social

Advanced (C1-C2)

Bagamat matorpe, nagpakita siya ng kumpyansa sa kanyang talento.
Although he is shy, he showed confidence in his talent.
Context: personal development
Ang matorpe na asal ay maaaring maging hadlang sa social na pag-unlad.
A shy demeanor can be an obstacle to social development.
Context: psychology
Dapat tayong magbigay ng suporta sa mga matorpe na tao upang sila'y magtagumpay.
We should provide support to shy people so they can succeed.
Context: society

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