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