From root: selos
Usage Note
Selosa is the feminine form used to describe a woman who is prone to jealousy.
Examples
" Selosa talaga ang asawa ko. "
Natural Translation
My wife is really the jealous type.
Literal Translation
Jealous-person really the spouse my.
" Masyadong selosa ang babae. "
Natural Translation
The woman is too jealous.
Literal Translation
Too-much jealous-person the woman.
" Naging selosa siya nang makita niyang may kausap na ibang babae ang kasintahan niya sa telepono. "
Natural Translation
She became jealous when she saw that her boyfriend was talking to another woman on the phone.
Literal Translation
Became jealous-person she when saw she that has talking-to other woman the boyfriend her on telephone.
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