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korsonada
1
To like or desire something or someone very much; to covet something.
Korsonadao tang babay ang asia piro geyako ong nandia.
I really like that girl but I'm so shy around her.
Korsonadao rin tang lambong ang agpabakal, piro anday koartao.
I really covet that dress that's for sale, but I don't have any money.
Risibien tang koarta, iboto tang korsonada.
Receive the money, and still vote for the one you like.
This expression alludes to the practice of vote buying in which a candidate gives money to people to vote for him/her. Some people do vote for the candidate, others take the money but then vote for whomever they want.
2
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To be envied by others, often because of strutting around and acting arrogantly.
Kinorsonada tanandia tang mga lali animan sinontok.
He was envied by the other boys therefore they hit him.
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