From root: seryoso
Usage Note
Kaseryosohan refers to the quality of being earnest or the gravity of a certain situation or topic of discussion.
Examples
" Kulang ang kaseryosohan mo. "
Natural Translation
Your seriousness is lacking.
Literal Translation
Lacking the seriousness your.
" Kailangan natin ng kaseryosohan sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
We need seriousness at work.
Literal Translation
Need we of seriousness in work.
" Nakita ng mga tagapanayam ang kaseryosohan ng aplikante sa paraan ng kanyang pagsagot sa bawat tanong. "
Natural Translation
The interviewers saw the applicant's seriousness in the way he answered every question.
Literal Translation
Saw the interviewers the seriousness of applicant in way of his answering to every question.
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