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Paiseh
Meaning
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Literal Meaning

Paiseh → Feeling of embarrassment or awkwardness

Actual Meaning

Embarrassed, shy; sorry to trouble you

Context

Used when feeling shy or apologetic in social situations.

Examples

  • "'Paiseh, can help me?' (Translation: Sorry to trouble you, can you help?)"

Tips

  • Singaporean term
  • Polite embarrassment
  • Often before requests
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
embarrassed
shy
apologetic
self-conscious
bashful
awkward
uncomfortable
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