From root: hiya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nahiya
na-hi-YA
felt shy
Present (Incomplete)
nahihiya
na-hi-hi-YA
feeling shy
Future (Contemplated)
mahihiya
ma-hi-hi-YA
will feel shy
Usage Note
Mahiya is used to describe feeling shy, embarrassed, or ashamed, reflecting the deep Filipino cultural value of social propriety. It is commonly used in the phrase 'Huwag kang mahiya' to make guests feel comfortable and encouraged to participate or eat.
Examples
" Huwag kang mahiya sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Do not be shy with us.
Literal Translation
Do-not you to-feel-shy with us.
" Huwag kang mahiya na magtanong. "
Natural Translation
Do not be shy to ask.
Literal Translation
Do not you to feel shy to ask.
" Bagama't bago pa lang siya sa trabaho, hindi siya nahiya na magtanong tuwing may hindi siya naiintindihan. "
Natural Translation
Even though she was still new at the job, she was not shy about asking whenever there was something she did not understand.
Literal Translation
Although new still only he/she at work, not he/she felt-shy to ask whenever have not he/she understands.
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