Donselya (en. Young lady)
don-sé-lya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A gentleman or lady of high social standing.
She is a young lady known for her beauty and kindness.
Siya ay isang donseyla na kilala sa kanyang kagandahan at bait.
A maiden who is graceful or beautiful.
The young lady was wearing elegant attire at the wedding.
Ang donseyla ay nakasuot ng magagarang damit sa kasal.
A term used for women who are refined or self-assured.
The young lady walks with a graceful posture.
Ang donseyla ay naglalakad na may magandang tindig.
Etymology
From Spanish 'donsella' meaning young lady or maiden
Common Phrases and Expressions
young lady in society
a woman of high social status
donselya sa lipunan
patriotic young lady
a young lady who cares for her country
donselyang makabayan
Related Words
vine
the indifference of a young lady; often used as a colloquial term
damo
Slang Meanings
a person in love who seems foolish
You're such a lovesick fool, always babying your crush even though they don't notice you.
Donselya ka talaga, lagi mong bini-baby yung crush mo kahit hindi ka pinapansin.
too clingy to a person
Don't be too clingy, they might get mad at you for being so attached.
Huwag kang maging donselya, baka magalit siya sa’yo sa sobrang pagdikit.
in love with the wrong person
Oh no, they're lovesick again, falling for someone who doesn't like them.
Naku, donselya na naman siya, nagmamahal sa tao na hindi siya gusto.