awkward

[US]/ˈɔːkwəd/
[UK]/ˈɔːkwərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. walang kasanayan o kahusayan; nakakahiya o nakakabahala; mahirap pakisamahan; hindi naaangkop.

Phrases & Collocations

That was awkward

Nakakahiya iyon

Feeling awkward

Pakiramdam kong nakakahiya

Awkward silence

Hindi komportableng katahimikan

Awkward situation

Nakakahiyang sitwasyon

Example Sentences

It was an awkward silence.

Isang nakakahiyang katahimikan iyon.

She felt awkward in the unfamiliar situation.

Nakaramdam siya ng pagkabahala sa hindi pamilyar na sitwasyon.

He made an awkward joke that nobody laughed at.

Gumawa siya ng nakakahiyang biro na walang natawa.

The conversation took an awkward turn.

Naging nakakahiyang ang takbo ng usapan.

They had an awkward encounter at the party.

Nagkaroon sila ng nakakahiyang pagkikita sa party.

He had an awkward moment when he forgot her name.

Nagkaroon siya ng nakakahiyang sandali nang makalimutan niya ang pangalan niya.

The dance performance was awkward and uncoordinated.

Ang pagtatanghal ng sayaw ay nakakahiyang at hindi maganda ang koordinasyon.

She tried to make small talk but it was awkward.

Sinubukan niyang mag-usap nang walang saysay, ngunit nakakahiyang.

He felt awkward asking for help.

Nakaramdam siya ng pagkabahala sa paghingi ng tulong.

The situation became awkward when they ran into their ex.

Naging nakakahiyang ang sitwasyon nang makasalubong nila ang kanilang ex.

Real-world Examples

To myself my entrance seemed excessively awkward.

Sa aking sarili, tila labis na nakakahiya ang aking pagpasok.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Not very well. You know how awkward I get when things get awkward.

Hindi masyadong maganda. Alam mo kung gaano ako kabahala kapag nagiging mahirap.

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

So it was a really, really awkward and embarrassing time.

Kaya iyon ay isang talagang, talagang nakakahiya at nakakahiya na panahon.

Source: American English dialogue

Isn't every conversation you two have awkward? Painfully so.

Hindi ba't ang bawat pag-uusap ninyong dalawa ay nakakahiya? Nakakapagod pa nga.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 6

It was kind of almost awkward.

Ito ay medyo halos nakakahiya.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

Awkward? Why should he feel awkward?

Nakakahiya? Bakit niya dapat maramdaman na nakakahiya?

Source: Friends Season 3

Human critics have described it as creepy awkward, and quote, nightmare fuel.

Inilarawan ng mga kritiko na nakakakilabot at nakakahiya, at sipi, 'fuel ng bangungot'.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2021 Collection

With the click of Hiro's remote control, Megabot gave a cute yet awkward bow.

Sa pag-click ng remote control ni Hiro, si Megabot ay nagbigay ng isang maganda ngunit nakakahiyang pag-bow.

Source: Big Hero 6 (audiobook)

Land bases were often unavailable because of awkward geography or recalcitrant allies.

Madalas na hindi magagamit ang mga base sa lupa dahil sa nakakahiyang heograpiya o hindi sumusunod na mga kaalyado.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It was an awkward moment for everyone.

Ito ay isang nakakahiyang sandali para sa lahat.

Source: VOA Special December 2015 Collection

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