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jealous in Norwegian

jealous in Norwegian is sjalu, misunnelig — jealous means worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.

jealous in Norwegian

sjalu
adj
Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity. [from 13th c.]
misunnelig
adj
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]
sjalu
adj
Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]

What does "jealous" mean?

  1. adj Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
    "He got jealous whenever she talked to her ex."
  2. adj Resentful of someone else's advantage, success, or possessions.
    "She was jealous of her sister's new car."
  3. adj Fiercely protective of something valued.
    "He was jealous of his privacy and rarely shared details of his life."
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jealous in a sentence

  • He got jealous whenever she talked to her ex.
  • Jealous thoughts kept her up at night.
  • She was jealous of her sister's new car.
  • He was jealous of his privacy and rarely shared details of his life.

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What is "jealous" in Norwegian?

"jealous" in Norwegian is sjalu, misunnelig. jealous means: Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.

How do you use "jealous" in a sentence?

Example: "He got jealous whenever she talked to her ex." In Norwegian, "jealous" is sjalu, misunnelig.

Are there other ways to say "jealous" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "jealous": sjalu, misunnelig.

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