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osyosera

osyoséra with stress marks

nosy, inquisitive or curious woman

noun adjective os-yo-SE-ra DERIVED Spanish origin Rare

From root: osyoso

Usage Note

Osyosera is the feminine gendered form for a woman who is nosy or overly curious about others' affairs. It can be used affectionately or critically depending on tone, and is often applied to neighbors or relatives who meddle in others' business. The masculine counterpart is osyosero.

Examples

Beginner

" Osyosera talaga ang kapitbahay namin. "

Natural Translation

Our neighbor is really nosy.

Literal Translation

Nosy-woman really the neighbor our.

Intermediate

" Isang osyosera ang nagtanong tungkol sa aking buhay. "

Natural Translation

A nosy woman asked about my life.

Literal Translation

One nosy-woman the asked about in my life.

Advanced

" Kahit hindi mo siya kilala, mauunawaan mong osyosera siya dahil lahat ng usapan ay gusto niyang malaman. "

Natural Translation

Even if you don't know her, you'll realize she's nosy because she wants to know about every conversation.

Literal Translation

Even-if not you her know, will-understand you-that nosy-woman she because all of conversation is wants she to-know.

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