asiwa
asíwa with stress marks
clumsy, uncomfortable
Usage Note
Asiwa describes someone who is awkward, clumsy, or ill at ease — either physically (prone to dropping things) or socially (uncomfortable in a situation). It is a common, expressive word used affectionately or critically depending on tone. 'Pakiramdam ko'y asiwa' (I feel uncomfortable) is a typical usage for social awkwardness.
Examples
" Asiwa ako sa bagong eskwelahan. "
Natural Translation
I feel awkward at the new school.
Literal Translation
Awkward I in new school.
" Bakit ka asiwa sa akin? "
Natural Translation
Why are you uncomfortable with me?
Literal Translation
Why you uncomfortable to me?
" Tuwing naroroon ang kanyang mga magulang, asiwa siyang magsalita kahit sa mga kaibigang matagal na niyang kakilala. "
Natural Translation
Whenever her parents are around, she feels awkward speaking even with friends she has known for a long time.
Literal Translation
Every-time present the her parents, awkward she speak even with the friends long already she acquainted.
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