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neidisch — meaning in English

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English meaning

envious adjective Feeling or showing envy toward someone else's success, possessions, or good fortune.
jealous adj Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.

Senses

neidisch is used for these senses in English:

envious Feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.
jealous Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise. [from 14th c.]

jealous — full definition

adj Worried or suspicious that a partner's affection has shifted elsewhere.
adj Resentful of someone else's advantage, success, or possessions.
adj Fiercely protective of something valued.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

neidvoll betulich fürsorglich eifersüchtig eifernd eifrig