VERB
missgönnen/mɪsˈɡœnən/to begrudge; to envy (someone something)
missgönnen is a German verb that means to begrudge or to envy (someone something). It is pronounced /mɪsˈɡœnən/.
Definitions
1.to not grant something to someone out of envy or resentment(emotions, interpersonal)
a.to (secretly or openly) wish someone not to have or enjoy something good
Sie missgönnte ihm den Erfolg nach all den Jahren harter Arbeit nicht.—She did not begrudge him the success after all those years of hard work.
b.to feel envy or resentment towards another's good fortune
Er missgönnt seinem Bruder das neue Auto.—He begrudges his brother the new car.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "missgönnen" mean in English?
- "missgönnen" means to begrudge or to envy (someone something). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "missgönnen"?
- "missgönnen" is pronounced /mɪsˈɡœnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "missgönnen"?
- "missgönnen" is a verb in German.
