Awkward in Tagalog

“Awkward” in Tagalog is “Nakakahiya” or “Hindi komportable” – describing situations or feelings that are uncomfortable, embarrassing, or socially clumsy. This term captures those moments when things feel off or uneasy. Discover the various ways Filipinos express this relatable feeling.

[Words] = Awkward

[Definition]:

• Awkward /ˈɔːkwərd/
• Adjective 1: Causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with; uncomfortable or abnormal.
• Adjective 2: Causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience; lacking grace or ease in movement or expression.
• Adjective 3: Not smooth or graceful; ungainly or clumsy in social situations.

[Synonyms] = Nakakahiya, Hindi komportable, Nakakailang, Kakatwa, Nakakapahiya, Mahirap, Nakakainis, Baliktad

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: There was an awkward silence after his inappropriate joke at the dinner table.
• Ex1_PH: Nagkaroon ng nakakahiyang katahimikan pagkatapos ng kanyang hindi angkop na biro sa hapag-kainan.
• Ex2_EN: I felt so awkward when I accidentally called my teacher “mom” in front of the class.
• Ex2_PH: Nakaramdam ako ng labis na kahihiyan nang aksidenteng tawagin ko ang aking guro na “nanay” sa harap ng klase.
• Ex3_EN: The awkward teenager struggled to make eye contact during conversations.
• Ex3_PH: Ang hindi komportableng tinedyer ay nahirapang tumingin sa mata habang nag-uusap.
• Ex4_EN: Meeting my ex-boyfriend at the party created an awkward situation for everyone.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pagkikita ko sa aking dating kasintahan sa party ay lumikha ng nakakailang na sitwasyon para sa lahat.
• Ex5_EN: He has an awkward way of walking that makes him stand out in a crowd.
• Ex5_PH: Mayroon siyang kakatwang paraan ng paglakad na nagpapansin sa kanya sa isang grupo.