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Sharmeela in English: Shy (शर्मीला)
Shy
Hindi (Devanagari)
शर्मीला
Hindi (English letters)
sharmeela
शर्मीला (sharmeela) can be expressed as “Shy” in English. For example: “The new boy seems a bit shy.”
“sharmeela” kehna ho, to English mein “Shy” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
New classmate
The new boy seems a bit shy.
नया लड़का थोड़ा शर्मीला लगता है।
naya ladka thoda sharmeela lagta hai.
How to pronounce “Shy”
Say it in English
shigh
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Shy: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Shy | शर्मीला sharmeela The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The new boy seems a bit shy. | नया लड़का थोड़ा शर्मीला लगता है। naya ladka thoda sharmeela lagta hai. New classmate | New classmate |
| My sister gets shy in a crowd. | मेरी बहन भीड़ में शर्मीली हो जाती है। meri bahan bheed mein sharmeeli ho jaati hai. About a friend | About a friend |
Use “Shy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Shy” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Shy” in English sentences
1. New classmate
The new boy seems a bit shy.
नया लड़का थोड़ा शर्मीला लगता है।
naya ladka thoda sharmeela lagta hai.
2. About a friend
My sister gets shy in a crowd.
मेरी बहन भीड़ में शर्मीली हो जाती है।
meri bahan bheed mein sharmeeli ho jaati hai.
3. Self-description
When first meeting people I stay shy.
पहले मिलने पर मैं शर्मीला रहता हूँ।
pehle milne par main sharmeela rahta hoon.
Common mistakes with “Shy”
Instead of
The new boy seems an bit shy.
Say this
The new boy seems a bit shy.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
mine sister gets shy in a crowd.
Say this
My sister gets shy in a crowd.
Use my before the noun here. Mine stands on its own instead of coming directly before a noun.
Encouraging a quiet guest at a gathering
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is your friend a bit shy?
Show Hindi meaning
आपका दोस्त थोड़ा शर्मीला है क्या?
aapka dost thoda sharmeela hai kya?
You
Yes, he gets shy in new places.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, नई जगह पर शर्मीला हो जाता है।
haan, nai jagah par sharmeela ho jaata hai.
Partner
Come on — let's ease into conversation.
Show Hindi meaning
चलिए, धीरे-धीरे बात बढ़ाते हैं।
chaliye, dheere-dheere baat badhate hain.
You
Thanks — he is shy but a good listener.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया — वह शर्मीला है पर अच्छा सुनता है।
shukriya — vah sharmeela hai par achha sunta hai.
Your turn: use “Shy”
Say this in English: मेरी बहन भीड़ में शर्मीली हो जाती है। (meri bahan bheed mein sharmeeli ho jaati hai.)
Reveal sample answer
My sister gets shy in a crowd.
मेरी बहन भीड़ में शर्मीली हो जाती है।
meri bahan bheed mein sharmeeli ho jaati hai.
Compare your word order with “My sister gets shy in a crowd.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Shy” in English
Sharmeela ko English mein kya kehte hain?
शर्मीला (sharmeela) can be expressed as “Shy” in English. For example: “The new boy seems a bit shy.”
What does “Shy” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Shy” means शर्मीला (sharmeela). The sentence “The new boy seems a bit shy.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Shy” in a sentence?
My sister gets shy in a crowd. Hindi meaning: मेरी बहन भीड़ में शर्मीली हो जाती है। (meri bahan bheed mein sharmeeli ho jaati hai.). Use “Shy” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
What should I watch for when using “Shy”?
“Shy” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
