envy in German
envy in German is Neid, Abgunst, beneiden — envy means a feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
envy in German
Neid
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]
Abgunst
Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]
beneiden
(transitive) To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions. [from 14th c.]
neiden
(transitive) To feel displeasure or hatred towards (someone) for their good fortune or possessions. [from 14th c.]
What does "envy" mean?
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noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
"His success stirred up envy among his coworkers."
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verb To feel resentful desire for what someone else has.
"I envy your ability to fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow."
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envy in a sentence
- His success stirred up envy among his coworkers.
- I envy your ability to fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow.
- She envied her colleague's effortless promotion.
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What is "envy" in German?
"envy" in German is Neid, Abgunst, beneiden. envy means: A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
How do you use "envy" in a sentence?
Example: "His success stirred up envy among his coworkers." In German, "envy" is Neid, Abgunst, beneiden.
Are there other ways to say "envy" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "envy": Neid, Abgunst, beneiden, neiden.
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