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jealousy in Korean

jealousy in Korean is 질투, 부러움 — 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 Korean

질투
noun
Pronounced: jiltu
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)
부러움
noun
Pronounced: bureoum
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold

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.

Common Korean translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "jealousy" in Korean?

"jealousy" in Korean is 질투, 부러움. 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 pronounce 질투?

"jealousy" in Korean is 질투, pronounced "jiltu".

How do you use "jealousy" in a sentence?

Example: "Jealousy crept in when he saw them laughing together." In Korean, "jealousy" is 질투, 부러움.

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

Yes — Korean has 2 translations listed for "jealousy": 질투, 부러움.

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