Sesaryan (en. Gender)

/seˈsa.ryan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A concept referring to the category of a person based on their sexuality or identity.
Gender can be male or female, depending on their identity.
Ang sesaryan ay maaaring lalaki o babae, depende sa kanilang pagkakakilanlan.

Etymology

Word 'sesar' meaning gender.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recognition of gender
The process of identifying and understanding a person's gender.
pagkilala sa sesaryan

Related Words

genderqueer
A terminology for people who do not adhere to traditional categories of male or female.
genderqueer

Slang Meanings

derogatory term for a person who is overly dramatic or arrogant
Look at that sesaryan, thinking he's so important.
Tignan mo yung sesaryan na 'yan, akala mo kung sino.
flimsy or meaningless talk
He has a lot of sesaryan about his debts, but he doesn't pay them!
Ang dami niyang sesaryan tungkol sa mga utang niya, pero di naman niya binabayaran!