Shy (tl. Pakipot)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Si Maria ay pakipot sa harap ng maraming tao.
Maria is shy in front of many people.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay pakipot kapag may mga bisita.
The child is shy when there are guests.
Context: daily life Bakit pakipot ka sa mga bagong kakilala?
Why are you shy with new acquaintances?
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, ang pagiging pakipot ay maaaring maging hadlang sa pakikipagkaibigan.
Sometimes, being shy can hinder making friends.
Context: social interactions Ang kanyang pakipot na ugali ay nag-udyok sa kanya na magkaroon ng maraming kaibigan.
His shy nature encouraged him to have many friends.
Context: social interactions Dahil sa pakipot niya, hindi siya nakapag-present sa klase.
Because of her being shy, she couldn't present in class.
Context: education Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kabila ng kanyang pakipot na disposisyon, siya ay may malalim na pag-iisip.
Despite her shy disposition, she has profound thoughts.
Context: personal traits Ang pakipot na ugali ni Juan ay nagturo sa kanya na lumabas sa kanyang comfort zone.
Juan's shy behavior taught him to step out of his comfort zone.
Context: personal development Ang pagiging pakipot ay hindi dapat ikahiya; ito ay bahagi ng pagkatao.
Being shy should not be ashamed of; it is part of being human.
Context: personal development