Maselang (en. Fussy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Describes a person or thing that has particular choices or selects situations.

He is fussy with food and does not eat just anything.

Maselang ang kanyang panlasa sa pagkain at hindi siya kumakain ng basta-basta.

Has high standards or expectations.

She is fussy when it comes to her clothes; she only likes the most beautiful.

Maselang siya pagdating sa kaniyang mga damit, gusto niya lamang ang pinakamagaganda.

Often requires careful attention or care.

Fussy tasks require extra patience and diligence.

Ang maselang mga gawain ay nangangailangan ng dagdag na pasensya at tiyaga.

fussy child

A child who is difficult to deal with and often has special requests.

maselang bata

fussy taste

Critical of foods but with specific preferences.

maselang panlasa

selective

Having specific choices in things.

mapili

complex

Requiring careful thought or patience.

masalimuot

fussy or picky

Don't irritate him, he's fussy about food.

Huwag kang maasar sa kanya, maselang yan sa pagkain.

becoming sensitive in situations

Oh gosh, it's hard to talk to him, he’s sensitive about conversations.

Naku, ang hirap kausapin niyan, maselang sa mga usapan.

choosy

He’s from Manila, that's why he's choosy about restaurants.

Taga-Maynila kasi yan, kaya maselang sa restaurant.