शर्मीला
sharmeela
The Hindi word for shy is शर्मीला (sharmeela).
This adjective is used to describe someone who is reserved in character or temperament.
Meaning: reserved (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person being described.
How do you pronounce it?
sharmeela
Did you know?
- In Bollywood cinema, the act of शर्माना is often portrayed through a specific gesture of looking down and tilting the head, which is a culturally recognized sign of romantic modesty.
- In Hindi, the word शर्मीला is derived from the Persian word 'sharm', which can mean 'shyness' but also carries the sense of 'modesty' or 'shame'.
- The opposite of शर्मीला is often बिंदास (bindaas), a colloquial term that means 'carefree' or 'bold' and is widely used in Mumbai slang.
Examples in context
- उसने पूछा, "क्या तुम शर्मीले होने की वजह से रास्ते से भटक जाते हो?"He asked, "Do you get lost on the way due to shyness?"
- वह बहुत शर्मीला लड़का है।vah bahut sharmila ladka hai.He is a very shy boy.
- मेरा छोटा भाई थोड़ा शर्मीला है।merā chhoṭā bhāī thoṛā sharmilā hai.My younger brother is a bit shy.
- वह अजनबियों के सामने शर्मीला महसूस करता है।vah ajanabiyon ke saamne sharmila mehsoos karata hai.He feels shy in front of strangers.
Example conversation
Neha and Rahul are talking about Rahul's younger brother.
- नेहा Nehaतुम्हारा भाई कैसा है?tumhara bhai kaisa hai?How is your brother?
- राहुल Rahulवह बहुत शर्मीला है।vah bahut sharmeela hai.He is very shy.
- नेहा Nehaक्या वह बात नहीं करता?kya vah baat nahi karta?Does he not talk?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, वह अजनबियों से डरता है।haan, vah ajanbiyon se darta hai.Yes, he is afraid of strangers.
