EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
acting demurely, being coy...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/nag-ma-ma-YU-mi/
FIL: Nagpapakita ng pag-uugaling mahinhin, pino, at mayumi, kadalasan sa paraang tila may pag-aatubili o pag-iwas na mapansin.
EN: acting demurely, being coy
This is that 'pabebe' energy, but the classic, dalagang Filipina version. It's acting shy and reserved, maybe talking softly or covering your mouth when you laugh. It's the opposite of being loud and aggressive. Think Maria Clara, but in a modern setting. 'Ay, nagmamayumi pa siya, pero gusto rin naman.'
From the adjective "mayumi" (demure, refined) with the "nag-ma-" prefix and reduplication.
Describes the act of behaving in a demure or refined manner. It can sometimes have a slightly negative or teasing connotation, implying the coyness is an act.
🇵🇭 Hindi na uso ngayon ang babaeng laging nagmamayumi.
🇺🇸 It's no longer in style for a woman to always be acting demurely.
🇵🇭 Nung inalok siya ng pagkain, nagmamayumi pa kunwari pero gutom na talaga.
🇺🇸 When she was offered food, she pretended to be coy but was actually very hungry.
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.