شرمیلا
The English word shy is translated into Urdu as شرمیلا.
شرمیلا describes a person who is reserved. It can also imply a sense of modesty or bashfulness during social interactions. To convey the concept of shyness as a noun, you can use the term جھِجھک. Additionally, the phrase شرمائی ہوئی is often used to describe someone who has become shy or embarrassed.
Meaning: reserved (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word شرمیلا is derived from the noun شرم, which means shame, modesty or shyness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form شرمیلا changes to the feminine form شرمیلی when describing a female. For plural subjects, or to show respect to a single person, use the form شرمیلے.
Did you know?
- Urdu speakers may use the phrase شرم آنا to describe the feeling of being shy, which literally translates to 'shame coming'.
- The word شرم is a loanword from Persian, reflecting the deep historical influence of Persian court culture on the Urdu language.
- In many South Asian cultures, being described as شرمیلا can be a compliment to one's character, implying a virtuous level of modesty.
Examples in context
- وہ اُدھر جو میرا دوست ہے، بہت شرمیلا ہے۔My friend over there is really shy.This sentence uses شرمیلا to describe a friend.Tatoeba #10820139 by Roomba_Unit, translation #7587430 by Hybrid
- ٹام شرمیلا ہے۔Tom's shy.This sentence uses شرمیلا to describe Tom.Tatoeba #2123953 by nabeel_tahir, translation #2107593 by CK
- وہ ادھر جو میرا دوست ہے، کافی شرمیلا ہے، مگر آپ اُنکو کیوٹ لگ رہے تھے، اور وہ آپ سے بات کرنا چاہ رہا تھا۔My friend over there is really shy, but he thinks you're cute and he'd like to talk to you.This sentence uses شرمیلا to describe a friend who is shy but wants to talk.Tatoeba #10820141 by Roomba_Unit, translation #7587432 by Hybrid
- وہ ایک شرمیلی لڑکی ہےShe is a shy girl
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Example conversation
Hamza and Sara are talking about Hamza's younger brother.
- حمزہ Hamzaمیرا چھوٹا بھائی بہت شرمیلا ہے۔Mera chhota bhai bohat sharmila hai.My younger brother is very shy.
- سارہ Saraکیا وہ اجنبیوں سے بات نہیں کرتا؟Kya woh ajnabiyon se baat nahi karta?Does he not talk to strangers?
- حمزہ Hamzaہاں، وہ شروع میں تھوڑا شرمیلا رہتا ہے۔Haan, woh shuru mein thora sharmila rehta hai.Yes, he remains a bit shy in the beginning.
- سارہ Saraکوئی بات نہیں، وہ وقت کے ساتھ ٹھیک ہو جائے گا۔Koi baat nahi, woh waqt ke sath theek ho jaye ga.That's okay, he will be fine with time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
