From root: seryoso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagseryoso
nag-ser-YO-so
got serious
Present (Incomplete)
nagseseryoso
nag-se-ser-YO-so
getting serious
Future (Contemplated)
magseseryoso
mag-se-ser-YO-so
will get serious
Usage Note
Magseryoso is used when encouraging someone to stop joking or to take a situation, relationship, or task more earnestly. It often implies a shift from a casual or playful attitude to a focused and committed one.
Examples
" Magseryoso ka na. "
Natural Translation
Get serious now.
Literal Translation
Get-serious you now.
" Kailangan mong magseryoso sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
You need to get serious at work.
Literal Translation
Need you get-serious at work.
" Kapag malapit na ang pasukan, dapat ka nang magseryoso at iwanan muna ang palagiang paglalaro ng laro. "
Natural Translation
When the start of school is near, you should get serious and set aside the constant playing of games for a while.
Literal Translation
When near already the school-opening, should you now get-serious and leave first the constant playing of game.
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