From root: seryoso
Usage Note
Seryosohan describes an interaction or relationship that is intended to be for real and not just for fun or a joke. It is often used to clarify if someone is truly committed.
Examples
" Seryosohan na ito. "
Natural Translation
This is serious business now.
Literal Translation
Serious-business now this.
" Seryosohan na ang usapan natin. "
Natural Translation
Our conversation is serious business now.
Literal Translation
Serious-business now the conversation ours.
" Matapos ang ilang buwan ng pagliligawan, nagkasundo silang gawing seryosohan na ang kanilang relasyon. "
Natural Translation
After several months of courtship, they agreed to make their relationship a serious one.
Literal Translation
After the several month of courtship, agreed they to-make serious-business now the their relationship.
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