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zazdrość — meaning in English

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English meaning

envy noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
jealousy noun A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.

Senses

zazdrość is used for these senses in English:

envy Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions). [from 13th c.]
jealousy (countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.

envy — full definition

noun A feeling of resentful longing for something someone else has.
verb To feel resentful desire for what someone else has.

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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 Polish words

zawiść zazdrościć