From root: hiya
Usage Note
Mahiyain describes a person who is habitually shy or timid in social situations.
Examples
" Mahiyain ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling is shy.
Literal Translation
Shy the sibling my.
" Ang bata ay mahiyain sa mga estranghero. "
Natural Translation
The child is shy around strangers.
Literal Translation
The child is shy to the strangers.
" Kahit mahiyain siya sa simula, naging palakaibigan siya nang masanay na sa kanyang mga bagong kaklase. "
Natural Translation
Even though she was shy at first, she became friendly once she got used to her new classmates.
Literal Translation
Even shy she at start, became friendly she when got-used already to her new classmates.
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