supog

The Bisaya word for shy is “supog”.

AdjectiveEmotions

English Meaning

shy / bashful / embarrassed

Pronunciation

SU-pog

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: Supog describes the quiet, bashful type of shyness — a deeply relatable trait in Filipino social culture.

Example Sentences

1. “Supog siya magsulti atubangan sa daghang tawo.”

“She's shy speaking in front of many people.”

Related Words

Naulaw

embarrassed / shy / ashamed

Malipayon

happy / joyful

Quick Reference

Bisaya

supog

English

shy / bashful / embarrassed

Pronunciation

SU-pog

Part of Speech

Adjective

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