Seloso (en. Jealous)

/seˈlo.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having suspicion or fear of someone else taking attention or love from a loved one.

He is jealous of his girlfriend whenever she talks to other men.

Siya ay seloso sa kanyang kasintahan sa tuwing ito ay nakikipag-usap sa ibang lalaki.

Having an intense desire or wish to keep something or someone.

His jealousy stemmed from the fear of losing his beautiful car.

Ang kanyang selos ay nagmula sa takot na mawalan ng kanyang magandang kotse.

Having doubts or concerns about someone's behavior.

He became jealous upon seeing his friend chatting with someone else.

Naging seloso siya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan na nakikipag-chat sa ibang tao.

Originating from the Spanish word 'celoso'.

Jealousy of love

The suspicion or fear of losing someone's affection.

Selos ng pag-ibig

To be jealous

To have a psychological reaction to feelings of envy towards others.

Maging seloso

jealousy

The feeling causing worry or anger about the possibility of someone else obtaining attention or love.

selos

envious

Having negative feelings such as jealousy or envy towards the success of others.

mainggit

always feels envious

He's so jealous, even if I'm just with a friend.

Sobrang seloso siya, kahit na kaibigan lang yung kasama ko.

very possessive

My ex was so jealous, I can't deal with him anymore.

Yung ex ko, seloso na seloso, hindi ko na siya kaya.

overprotective

Sometimes it's annoying when he's jealous, like I can't even go out.

Minsan nakakainis yung seloso, parang hindi na ako pwedeng lumabas.