Ìtìjú

Language: Yoruba (Nigeria)

Meaning: Shame or shyness

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: [Ee-tee-joo]

Example: Ìtìjú kò jẹ́ kí ó sọ̀rọ̀ ní gbangba.

Example translation: Shyness did not let him speak in public.

Status: Verified