walang-hiya (waláng-hiyâ) Filipino/Tagalog term
waláng-hiyâ
Syllables:
wa·láng-hi·yâ
[wa-láng-hi-yâ]
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adjective
Literal meaning: has no shame
Filipino meaning:
- hindi nakakaramdam ng anumang hiya
- waláng-galang
- waláng-pítágan
English meaning:
- does not feel any shame
- impertinent
- impudent
Example:
- Muhî akó sa kanyá, siyá ay waláng-hiyâ.
- Isang taon na hindi pa nagbayad ng utang si Juan, waláng-hiyâ pala ang taong iyon.
English translation:
- I hate him, he is impertinent.
- A year already passed but he has not paid his debt, that person is shameless.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
- shameless
- thick-skinned
- bold
- unashamed
Antonym(s):
English translation:
- ashamed