Eifersucht

jealousy

noun EYE-fer-zoukht Rare

Usage Note

Eifersucht specifically denotes jealousy in relationships (romantic or familial), distinct from Neid (envy of possessions). Eifersüchtig sein auf jemanden (to be jealous of someone) is the standard construction.

Examples

"Eifersucht zerstörte am Ende ihre Freundschaft."

Natural Translation

Jealousy ultimately destroyed their friendship.

Literal Translation

Jealousy destroyed in-the end their friendship.

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