English to Afrikaans Meaning of shy - skaam

Shy :

skaam

noun

gooi, steek, skaam, verbygaan, beslissende, los, poging, poog, opstel, inspanning, skoot

verb

gooi, gooi neer, uitstraal, skaam

adjective

skaam, bloos, bedeesd, onhandig, moeg, skugter, lafaard, lafhartige, bang, huiwerig, onwillig, bang vir, gevoel lekkerny, aangegryp, Geneig, ongezellig, binnelandse, skaam van maatskappy

Shies :: skramShy :: skaamShyer :: skamerShyest :: skaamsteShying :: skramShyly :: skaamShyness :: skaamheid

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Definitions of shy in English

Noun(1) a quick throw
Verb(1) start suddenly, as from fright(2) throw quickly
Adjective(1) lacking self-confidence(2) short(3) wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

Examples of shy in English

(1) Morgan almost stooped in mid-stride causing the horse to shy away.(2) He seemed very shy and nervous, and getting words out of his mouth was like pulling teeth.(3) Interviewees reported that shy students were more vulnerable to teasing.(4) He rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment, giving a shy smile.(5) She was absolutely charming, rather maternal and incredibly shy herself.(6) Noise must be kept to a minimum, as tigers are shy .(7) I never dreamed I would get so close to one of these shy animals.(8) At first the animals were quite shy , but they have settled in well.(9) Build a brush pile near your feeder to make sparrows, towhees, and other shy birds feel more at home, but be sure it won't harbor roaming cats.(10) Today, this area of Broadland still attracts these shy birds.(11) The Opeh was an extremely shy bird, and very rarely came within sight of a human.(12) And he grinned that shy little grin that I was learning to love.(13) The stallion snorted in the way that only horses could and began to shy at something on the side of the trail.(14) The shy monkey species was already known to local tribespeople called the Wanyakyusa.(15) A third explanation for our finding is that shy children may be more sensitive to the symptoms of illness or more likely to reflect on their internal states.(16) Jayalalitha, a once shy , timid, tiny introvert, was so outstanding in her studies that her portrait hangs in her school as a star alumnus with academic excellence as her only passion.

Related Phrases of shy

(1) shy away ::

skram weg

(2) be shy ::

wees skaam

(3) to be shy ::

skaam te wees

(4) feel shy ::

voel skaam

(5) shy away from ::

wegskram van

(6) camera shy ::

kamera skaam

(7) being shy ::

skaam

(8) work-shy ::

werksku

(9) shy of ::

skaam van

(10) make shy ::

maak skaam

Related Phrases of shy

(1) shy away ::

skram weg

(2) be shy ::

wees skaam

(3) to be shy ::

skaam te wees

(4) feel shy ::

voel skaam

(5) shy away from ::

wegskram van

(6) camera shy ::

kamera skaam

(7) being shy ::

skaam

(8) work-shy ::

werksku

(9) shy of ::

skaam van

(10) make shy ::

maak skaam

Synonyms

Adjective

1. bashful ::

skaam

2. diffident ::

bedeesd

3. farouche ::

somber

4. timid ::

skugter

5. sheepish ::

bedeesd

6. reserved ::

voorbehou

7. reticent ::

terughoudend

9. retiring ::

uittredende

10. self-effacing ::

beskeie

11. withdrawn ::

teruggetrokke

12. timorous ::

bedeesde

13. mousy ::

vaal

14. nervous ::

senuweeagtig

15. insecure ::

onseker

16. unconfident ::

unconfident

18. repressed ::

onderdruk

19. self-conscious ::

selfbewus

20. embarrassed ::

skaam

Antonyms

1. audacious ::

gewaagde

2. bold ::

vet

3. daring ::

durf

4. dashing ::

kranige

5. hardy ::

geharde

6. venturous ::

ondernemend

Different Forms

shies, shy, shyer, shyest, shying, shyly, shyness

Word Example from TV Shows

Be a little SHY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

"Shy...
-Shy.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 6

I'm not too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

and from what I hear, Jaime Lannister's half an inch SHY of an inch.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

So, all right, you know, I've never been SHY and I'm blessed down south,

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

Examples of shy from TV Shows

Be a little SHY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

"Shy...
-Shy.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 6

I'm not too SHY and passive.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 17

and from what I hear, Jaime Lannister's half an inch SHY of an inch.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

So, all right, you know, I've never been SHY and I'm blessed down south,

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 2

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