Pagseselos (en. Jealousy)

pæg-seh-le-los

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An emotion that describes sensitivity to changes in the attention of others.
He felt jealousy when he saw his friend with another person.
Nakaramdam siya ng pagseselos nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan na kasama ang ibang tao.
A feeling of worry about the possibility of losing someone's love or attention.
Jealousy is a normal feeling in a relationship.
Ang pagseselos ay normal na nararamdaman sa isang relasyon.
A reaction that causes doubt or mistrust towards someone.
His jealousy caused misunderstandings in their relationship.
Ang kanyang pagseselos ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanilang relasyon.

Etymology

from the word 'selos' meaning jealousy or envy

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am not jealous.
A statement denying the presence of jealousy.
Hindi ako seloso/selosa.
Why are you jealous?
A question about the reason for someone's jealousy.
Bakit ka nagseselos?

Related Words

jealousy
The emotion that may also indicate envy or concern over the attention of others.
selos
jealous person
A person who often has feelings of jealousy.
masseloso

Slang Meanings

Heartbroken in love
Because of jealousy, it feels like she is heartbroken in love.
Dahil sa pagseselos, parang sya na ang sawi sa pag-ibig.
Any famous person
His jealousy is intense when there are other famous people approaching her.
Grabe ang pagseselos niya kapag may mga kapwa sikat na lumalapit sa kanya.
Jealousy of a peer
Why are you so jealous of your peer, there's no other person.
Bakit ang taas ng pagseselos mo sa kapwa mo, wala namang ibang tao.
Toxic love
His jealousy is a sign of toxic love.
Ang pagseselos niya ay tanda ng toxic na pagmamahal.