From root: selos
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinelosan
si-ne-LO-san
was jealous of someone
Present (Incomplete)
sineselosan
si-ne-se-LO-san
is jealous of someone
Future (Contemplated)
seselosan
se-se-LO-san
will be jealous of someone
Usage Note
Selosan is used when an individual feels jealous of a specific person, often a perceived rival in a romantic relationship. It focuses on the target of the jealousy rather than the partner or the feeling itself.
Examples
" Huwag mong selosan ang kapatid mo. "
Natural Translation
Don't be jealous of your sibling.
Literal Translation
Not you be-jealous the sibling your.
" Ayaw niyang selosan ang kaibigan niya. "
Natural Translation
He doesn't want to be jealous of his friend.
Literal Translation
Dislike he be-jealous of the friend his.
" Wala kang dahilan para selosan ang katrabaho ko dahil siya ay kaibigan ko lamang. "
Natural Translation
You have no reason to be jealous of my coworker because she is only my friend.
Literal Translation
None you-have reason for be-jealous the coworker my because she is friend my only.
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