Hindi · Emotions & Descriptions
"Shy" in Hindi: शर्मीला
शर्मीलाsharmeela
Shy in Hindi is शर्मीला (sharmeela) for a male, and शर्मीली (sharmeeli) for a female. Soften with thoda: thoda sharmeela hai.
New classmate
नया लड़का थोड़ा शर्मीला लगता है।naya ladka thoda sharmeela lagta hai.
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How to pronounce शर्मीला
Say it
shar-MEE-la
/ʃərmiːlɑː/
Sharmeela is shar-MEE-la. The sh is like English sh; hold the long ee in mee, then a light la.
"Shy" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| शर्मीलाsharmeela | shy (m.) Masculine form. | Masculine form. |
| शर्मीलीsharmeeli | shy (f.) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| थोड़ा शर्मीलाthoda sharmeela | a bit shy Gentler description. | Gentler description. |
| शर्म आनाsharm aana | to feel shy / embarrassed Mujhe sharm aa rahi hai. | Mujhe sharm aa rahi hai. |
How to use शर्मीला in real life
- 1New classmate
नया लड़का थोड़ा शर्मीला लगता है।
naya ladka thoda sharmeela lagta hai.
The new boy seems a bit shy.
Thoda softens the label.
- 2About a friend
मेरी बहन भीड़ में शर्मीली हो जाती है।
meri bahan bheed mein sharmeeli ho jaati hai.
My sister gets shy in a crowd.
Feminine sharmeeli.
- 3Self-description
पहले मिलने पर मैं शर्मीला रहता हूँ।
pahle milne par main sharmeela rahta hoon.
When first meeting people I stay shy.
Masculine speaker.
Mistakes English speakers make with शर्मीला
Incorrect: Vah sharmeela hai (about a woman)
Correct: Vah sharmeeli hai
Use sharmeeli for a female subject.
Incorrect: Calling someone sharmeela as an insult
Correct: Thoda sharmeela / sharmeeli
Add thoda so it sounds kind, not mocking.
Good to know
Being शर्मीला is often treated gently in families, not as a flaw. Hosts may speak first so a shy guest can warm up. Among friends, a soft tease is fine; in front of elders, keep the tone respectful.
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Encouraging a quiet guest at a gathering
ChatPal
आपका दोस्त थोड़ा शर्मीला है क्या?
aapka dost thoda sharmeela hai kya?
Is your friend a bit shy?
You
हाँ, नई जगह पर शर्मीला हो जाता है।
haan, nai jagah par sharmeela ho jaata hai.
Yes, he gets shy in new places.
ChatPal
चलिए, धीरे-धीरे बात बढ़ाते हैं।
chaliye, dheere-dheere baat badhate hain.
Come on — let's ease into conversation.
You
शुक्रिया — वह शर्मीला है पर अच्छा सुनता है।
shukriya — vah sharmeela hai par achha sunta hai.
Thanks — he is shy but a good listener.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shy" in Hindi
How do women say shy?
Sharmeeli: main sharmeeli hoon.
How do I soften it?
Thoda sharmeela / sharmeeli.
Sharm aana?
It means to feel shy or embarrassed in the moment.
Is shy negative?
Usually descriptive; tone and thoda keep it kind.
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