NOUN

Neid/naɪ̯t/envy; jealousy

Neid is a German noun that means envy or jealousy. It is pronounced /naɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.a feeling of discontent or resentment at someone else's possessions, qualities, or success(emotion)

a.envy (of someone's success, possessions, or qualities)

Er empfindet Neid gegenüber seinem Kollegen, der befördert wurde.He feels envy toward his colleague who was promoted.

b.jealousy (in the sense of begrudging someone else's advantages)

Ihr Erfolg weckte Neid bei vielen ihrer Freunde.Her success aroused jealousy among many of her friends.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Neid
Genitivedes Neides
Dativedem Neid
Accusativeden Neid

Frequently asked questions

What does "Neid" mean in English?
"Neid" means envy or jealousy. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Neid"?
"Neid" is pronounced /naɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Neid" der, die, or das?
"Neid" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Neid"?
"Neid" is a noun in German.

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