Tagalog

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Etymology

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From hiya +‎ ma- -in.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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mahiyain (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜑᜒᜌᜁᜈ᜔)

  1. shy, timid
    Synonym: mahihiyain
    Antonym: matapang

Further reading

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  • mahiyain”, in Pambansang Diksiyonaryo | Diksiyonaryo.ph, Manila, 2018