зависть
envy
desire for others’ success
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зависть with English translation
зависть usage examples
A little envy appeared when he saw her new car.
Немного зависти появилось, когда он увидел её новую машину.
She felt envy but congratulated him anyway.
Она почувствовала зависть, но всё равно поздравила его.
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зависть belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
зависть synonyms
What's the difference between зависть / завидование / ревность
similar to 'envy', somewhat more literary or formal
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How to pronounce зависть and what this word means
зависть means envy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce зависть
[ˈzavʲistʲ]
зависть translation
envy
зависть examples
Ihr Erfolg weckte bei ihm Neid.
зависть transcription
[ˈzavʲistʲ]
Questions about this word
зависть meaning: what does it mean?
тяжёлое желание получить то, что есть у другого
зависть pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
зависть is pronounced as [ˈzavʲistʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
зависть definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ihr Erfolg weckte bei ihm Neid. Translation: Её успех вызвал у него зависть.
Is зависть part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, зависть (envy) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is зависть part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, зависть (envy) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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