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envious in Dutch

envious in Dutch is nijdig, jaloers — envious means feeling or showing envy toward someone else's success, possessions, or good fortune.

envious in Dutch

nijdig
adj
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.
jaloers
adj
Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.

What does "envious" mean?

  1. adjective Feeling or showing envy toward someone else's success, possessions, or good fortune.
    "an envious man, disposition, or attack; envious tongues"
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envious in a sentence

  • an envious man, disposition, or attack; envious tongues
  • He couldn't hide his envious glances at his neighbor's new car.

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What is "envious" in Dutch?
"envious" in Dutch is nijdig, jaloers. envious means: Feeling or showing envy toward someone else's success, possessions, or good fortune.
How do you use "envious" in a sentence?
Example: "He couldn't hide his envious glances at his neighbor's new car." In Dutch, "envious" is nijdig, jaloers.
Are there other ways to say "envious" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "envious": nijdig, jaloers.
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