kahiya-hiya
Scandalous or deeply shameful
From root: hiya
Usage Note
Kahiya-hiyá emphasizes a high degree of shame, often associated with scandalous or immoral behavior.
Examples
" Kahiya-hiya ang ginawa niya. "
Natural Translation
What he did was shameful.
Literal Translation
Shameful the did he.
" Kahiya-hiyá ang kanyang pag-uugali. "
Natural Translation
His/Her behavior is scandalous.
Literal Translation
Scandalous the his/her behavior.
" Kahiya-hiya para sa buong pamilya ang iskandalong kinasangkutan ng kanilang pinakapinagkakatiwalaang kamag-anak. "
Natural Translation
The scandal their most trusted relative got involved in was shameful for the whole family.
Literal Translation
Shameful for the whole family the scandal-LINK involved-in of their most-trusted relative.
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