osyosero
osyoséro with stress marks
inquisitive or curious man; nosy
From root: osyoso
Usage Note
Osyosero refers to a man who is characteristically nosy or overly curious about others' affairs. Tone determines whether the label is a fond tease or a genuine criticism, and it is frequently aimed at neighbors or relatives who insert themselves into matters that are not their own. The feminine form is osyosera.
Examples
" Osyosero ang aming kapitbahay. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is nosy.
Literal Translation
Nosy the our neighbor.
" Bawal pumasok ang isang osyosero sa loob ng opisina. "
Natural Translation
A nosy man is forbidden from entering inside the office.
Literal Translation
Prohibited to-enter an nosy-man at inside of office.
" Bagaman osyosero ang tito ko, hindi naman siya masama dahil tumutulong din siya kapag may problema sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Although my uncle is nosy, he isn't really bad because he also helps whenever there is a family problem.
Literal Translation
Although nosy the uncle my, not really he bad because helps also he when there-is problem in family.
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