Selos (en. Jealousy)
/se.los/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling of doubt and fear because of the fear of losing someone or something.
He felt jealousy when he saw his friend with someone else.
Nakaramdam siya ng selos nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan na kasama ang ibang tao.
An emotion that causes bad feelings in a relationship.
His jealousy caused conflict in their relationship.
Ang kanyang selos ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang relasyon.
Dissatisfaction or anger caused by the fear of receiving less love or attention.
Jealousy was the cause of his concern in that situation.
Ang selos ay naging sanhi ng kanyang pag-aalala sa sitwasyong iyon.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'celos', meaning jealousy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has jealousy
shows doubt or envy towards someone
may selos
Related Words
jealous
a person who often feels jealousy.
selosong
Slang Meanings
Envy
Wow, I'm jealous of her friend, she's so pretty in the picture!
Grabe, selos ako sa kaibigan niya, ang ganda niya sa picture!
Just jealousy
Oh, that's just jealousy, it's normal in a relationship!
Naku, selos lang yan, normal lang yan sa relasyon!
There's jealousy
When she talks to other people, it looks like there's jealousy on her part.
Kapag may kausap siyang ibang tao, parang may selos siya.
Jealous mode
There she goes again, she's in jealous mode!
Ayun na naman siya, nag-selos mode na!