From root: selos
Usage Note
Pagkaselos is the pagka- nominalization of selos (from Spanish celos), denoting the state or experience of feeling jealous. It is rooted in romantic contexts but extends to professional or social envy, and its Spanish origin reflects the deep influence of colonial-era loanwords on emotional vocabulary in Tagalog.
Examples
" Mabilis siyang magkaroon ng pagkaselos. "
Natural Translation
He gets jealous quickly.
Literal Translation
Fast he have of jealousy.
" Ang pagkaselos ay nakakasira ng tiwala. "
Natural Translation
Jealousy ruins trust.
Literal Translation
The jealousy is ruins of trust.
" Ang pagkaselos na hindi pinag-uusapan nang maayos ay madalas na nagiging dahilan ng away sa relasyon. "
Natural Translation
Jealousy that isn't talked about properly often becomes a cause of conflict in a relationship.
Literal Translation
The jealousy that not talked-about properly is often that becoming reason of fight at relationship.
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