Pagselosan (en. Jealousy)
pag-se-lo-san
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of jealousy that causes worry or doubt about a person's fidelity.
His jealousy caused a rift in their relationship.
Ang kanyang pagselosan ay naging sanhi ng hidwaan sa kanilang relasyon.
A reaction to worry that may stem from uncertainty about another person's love.
Her jealousy stemmed from her insecurities.
Ang kanyang pagselosan ay nag-ugat sa kanyang mga insecurities.
Etymology
from the root word 'jealousy' which means envy or anxiety in love.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jealousy in a relationship
The state of being jealous in the context of a relationship.
pagselosan sa relasyon
Related Words
jealousy
A feeling or behavior of envy that may arise in the context of love.
selos
Slang Meanings
to be jealous
Mark's jealousy over his girlfriend is intense, even just with her friends.
Ang selosan ni Mark sa girlfriend niya ay grabe, kahit sa mga kaibigan lang nito.
to feel envious
I couldn't help but feel envious of their new clothes.
Hindi ko naiwasang mainggitan ang mga bago nilang damit.
busybody
Why do you have to be such a busybody? My friends were having a good time!
Bakit kasi pakialamera ka? Ang saya saya na nga ng mga kaibigan ko!