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jealousy in German

jealousy in German is Neid, Eifersucht, Missgunst — jealousy means a feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.

jealousy in German

Neid
noun
Eifersucht
noun
(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
Missgunst
noun
(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.

What does "jealousy" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.
    "Jealousy crept in when he saw them laughing together."

jealousy in a sentence

  • Jealousy crept in when he saw them laughing together.
  • Their rivalry was driven by old jealousy over the family business.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "jealousy" in German?

"jealousy" in German is Neid, Eifersucht, Missgunst. jealousy means: A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.

How do you use "jealousy" in a sentence?

Example: "Jealousy crept in when he saw them laughing together." In German, "jealousy" is Neid, Eifersucht, Missgunst.

Are there other ways to say "jealousy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "jealousy": Neid, Eifersucht, Missgunst.

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