Pagkaseryo (en. Seriousness)

/paɡkaˈsɛrjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being serious; the essence of being completely serious.
His seriousness in studying influences his classmates.
Ang kanyang pagkaseryo sa pag-aaral ay nakakaimpluwensya sa kanyang mga kaklase.
Consideration of something at a high level of insight or measure.
We need to consider the seriousness of the situation before making a decision.
Kailangan nating isaalang-alang ang pagkaseryo ng sitwasyon bago gumawa ng desisyon.
Having a specific goal or intention concerning a topic or task.
The seriousness of his change is reflected in his actions.
Ang pagkaseryo ng kanyang pagbabago ay lumabas sa kanyang mga aksyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'seryoso' with the prefix 'pagka'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

serious conversation
A conversation with a deep purpose or importance.
seryosong usapan
seriousness of life
Emphasizing the value and importance of life.
pagkaseryo ng buhay

Related Words

serious
A word describing a person or thing that does not joke or deny things.
seryoso
seriousness
The act of being serious in a task or situation.
pagsiseryoso

Slang Meanings

seriously pretending
It seems like he's serious about the jokes, but he's not really.
Parang pagkaseryo niya sa mga biro, pero di naman talaga.
real situation
No more, no less; that's the seriousness of the situation.
Walang labis, walang kulang; iyon ang pagkaseryo ng sitwasyon.
maturity in conversation
We need seriousness in this kind of conversation.
Kailangan ng pagkaseryo sa ganitong klaseng usapan.