From root: hiya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikinahiya
i-ki-na-hi-YA
was ashamed of
Present (Incomplete)
ikinahihiya
i-ki-na-hi-hi-YA
being ashamed of
Future (Contemplated)
ikahihiya
i-ka-hi-hi-YA
will be ashamed of
Usage Note
Ikahiya is used to indicate the specific reason or person that causes someone to feel shame or embarrassment. It is frequently used in social contexts where an action or association is perceived to damage one's reputation or sense of propriety.
Examples
" Huwag mong ikahiya ang trabaho mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't be ashamed of your job.
Literal Translation
Don't you be-ashamed-of the job your.
" Ayaw kong ikahiya ang suot ko. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to be ashamed of what I'm wearing.
Literal Translation
Dislike I be-ashamed-of the wear my.
" Wala kang dapat ikahiya sa pagiging mahirap basta't matuwid at marangal ang paraan ng iyong pamumuhay. "
Natural Translation
You have nothing to be ashamed of in being poor, as long as your way of living is upright and honorable.
Literal Translation
Nothing you should be-ashamed-of in being poor as-long-as upright and honorable the way of your living.
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