Seryoso (en. Serious)

/seˈrjo.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
An adjective describing something that is not joking or of great importance.
His face was serious while we were talking.
Seryoso ang kanyang mukha habang nag-uusap kami.
Refers to a person who is not fond of jokes or amusement.
Sometimes, you also need a serious friend in your life.
Minsan, kailangan mo rin ng seryosong kaibigan sa iyong buhay.
Indicates a situation or discussion that requires thought and attention.
Our conversation about the future is serious.
Seryoso ang aming pag-uusap tungkol sa hinaharap.

Etymology

Literal translation from English 'serious'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

serious conversation
A discussion with deep significance and intent.
seryosong usapan
everything is serious
All aspects of the situation are serious.
seryoso ang lahat

Related Words

joking
A word opposite to serious describing having a sense of humor.
pabiro
right
Means correct or right decisions that can be serious.
tama

Slang Meanings

serious and not joking
He's serious about what he's saying, it's not just for fun.
Seryoso siya sa sinasabi niya, hindi lang basta wala lang.
not playing, serious matter
The situation is serious, we need to decide quickly.
Seryoso ang sitwasyon, kailangan natin magdesisyon agad.
finally serious, now it’s for real!
Wow, he's really serious about their relationship now, not like before.
Wow, seryoso na siya sa relationship nila, hindi na katulad dati.
like a deep conversation
That conversation we had earlier was serious, almost profound.
Seryoso na parang ang lalim ng usapan natin kanina.