awkward in Tagalog
asiwa
UK/ˈɔːk.wəd/
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Northumbria/ˈaːk.wɐd/
awkward in Tagalog: asiwa, matungal. In English, awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
Tagalog words for awkward
- lacking dexterity in the use of the hands
- asiwa
- not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
- matungal
English meaning of awkward
- adjective Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
- adjective Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
- adjective Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
- adjective Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
awkward in a sentence
- John was awkward at performing the trick. He'll have to practice to improve.
- That was an extremely awkward moment. Everyone was watching.
- An awkward silence had fallen.
Synonyms of awkward
awkward in other languages
Questions about awkward in Tagalog
- What is the meaning of awkward in Tagalog?
- Awkward in Tagalog is asiwa, matungal.
- Ano ang awkward sa Tagalog?
- Awkward: asiwa, matungal.
- What does awkward mean in English?
- Awkward means lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
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