Ashamed in Tagalog

“Ashamed” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “nahihiya” (feeling shame or embarrassment) or “napahiya” (humiliated or disgraced). This emotion reflects the deep cultural importance of “hiya” (shame/modesty) in Filipino society. Discover the nuanced ways to express feelings of shame and embarrassment in Tagalog conversations below.

[Words] = Ashamed

[Definition]:
– Ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/
– Adjective: Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations.
– Adjective: Reluctant to do something because of shame or embarrassment.

[Synonyms] = Nahihiya, Napahiya, Hiya, Nahahiya, Naguguilty, Napapahiya, Nakakahiya

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: I am ashamed of my behavior at the party last night.
– Ex1_PH: Nahihiya ako sa aking ugali sa party kagabi.

– Ex2_EN: He felt ashamed when he realized his mistake in front of everyone.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay napahiya nang mapagtanto niya ang kanyang pagkakamali sa harap ng lahat.

– Ex3_EN: She was ashamed to admit that she had failed the exam.
– Ex3_PH: Nahihiya siyang aminin na bumagsak siya sa pagsusulit.

– Ex4_EN: Don’t be ashamed to ask for help when you need it.
– Ex4_PH: Huwag mahiya na humingi ng tulong kapag kailangan mo ito.

– Ex5_EN: They were ashamed of their country’s actions during the war.
– Ex5_PH: Sila ay nahihiya sa mga ginawa ng kanilang bansa noong panahon ng digmaan.