adjective
neidisch
envious
Man möchte etwas haben, das eine andere Person besitzt, und fühlt sich dabei unwohl.
The German word "neidisch" is an adjective meaning "envious" or "jealous".
It is related to the noun "der Neid", which means "envy".
- Neid: a feeling of wanting what someone else has.
Similar words include:
- eifersüchtig (jealous, often in a romantic or possessive sense)
- missgünstig (resentful, begrudging)
Differences:
- neidisch refers to the desire for someone else's possessions, qualities, or achievements.
- eifersüchtig mostly relates to jealousy in relationships.
- missgünstig emphasizes unwillingness to see others succeed, often with negative intentions.
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Examples
Sie ist neidisch auf seinen Erfolg.adjective
She is envious of his success.
Er ist neidisch wegen des neuen Autos seines Nachbarn.adjective
He is envious because of his neighbor's new car.
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