From root: selos
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagselos
nag-SE-los
was jealous
Present (Incomplete)
nagseselos
nag-se-SE-los
is being jealous
Future (Contemplated)
magseselos
mag-se-SE-los
will be jealous
Usage Note
Magselos is used to describe the act of feeling or expressing jealousy, particularly in romantic relationships or close friendships. It often carries a connotation of reacting to perceived competition for someone's attention or affection in everyday social interactions.
Examples
" Huwag kang magselos sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Don't be jealous of me.
Literal Translation
Don't you be-jealous to me.
" Wala kang dahilan para magselos. "
Natural Translation
You have no reason to be jealous.
Literal Translation
None you reason to be jealous.
" Madalas siyang magselos kapag nakikita niyang masyadong malapit ang kasintahan niya sa ibang tao. "
Natural Translation
She often gets jealous when she sees her partner being too close to other people.
Literal Translation
Often she be-jealous when sees she too close the partner her to other person.
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