Pagseselosan (en. Jealousy)
/pɐɡseˈsɛlɔsɐn/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A feeling of doubt or envy towards a person regarding their relationship with others.
His jealousy caused a rift in their relationship.
Ang kanyang pagseselosan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang relasyon.
A feeling of worry or fear of losing a loved one to someone else.
Due to his jealousy, he often panics about his wife's friends.
Dahil sa kanyang pagseselosan, madalas siyang napapraning sa mga kaibigan ng kanyang asawa.
The behavior or actions resulting from jealousy.
His jealousy prompted him to call his partner frequently.
Ang kanyang pagseselosan ay nagbunsod sa kanya upang tumawag sa kanyang partner ng madalas.
Etymology
The word 'pagseselosan' is derived from the root word 'selos,' which means jealousy or doubt about a person's loyalty.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Having jealousy
Experiencing envy or doubt in someone else's relationship.
May mga pagseselos
Causing jealousy
Bringing about envy or doubt.
Nagdudulot ng pagseselos
Related Words
jealousy
Refers to the feeling of envy towards another person, often in a relationship context.
selos
envy
Another term for the feeling of jealousy, often used to describe emotions of doubt about loyalty.
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Slang Meanings
You're so jealous, huh.
Why do you seem so jealous when I have someone else with me?
Bakit parang chaka mo pag may kasama akong iba?
Total jealousy moment.
She had a total jealousy moment earlier when she saw me with Jake.
Sobrang kikay moment niya kanina nang nakita niya akong kasama si Jake.
Heartbroken in love.
He became heartbroken in love when he found out I had another date.
Naging sawi in love siya nang malaman niyang may iba akong ka-date.
Just a flirt, don't overthink it.
It's just a flirt, don't overthink it too much.
Parang landi lang yan, wag mo masyadong i-overthink.
Feeling sulky.
She's feeling sulky because I didn't bring her to the party.
May tampo siya kasi di ko siya sinama sa party.