neidisch

envious, green with envy

adjective NYE-dish Rare

Also means

covetous

Usage Note

Neidisch focuses on coveting what another person has (possessions, talents, success), whereas eifersüchtig involves fear of losing someone to a rival. Neidisch sein auf takes the accusative: neidisch auf ihren Erfolg (envious of her success).

Examples

"Er war neidisch auf das neue Auto seines Nachbarn."

Natural Translation

He was envious of his neighbour's new car.

Literal Translation

He was envious on the new car of his neighbour.

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