VERB

neiden/ˈnaɪ̯dn̩/to envy (archaic/literary use)

neiden is a German verb that means to envy (archaic/literary use). It is pronounced /ˈnaɪ̯dn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "neidete" and the past participle is "geneidet".

Definitions

1.to feel or show envy toward someone, especially regarding their possessions or luck(literary, archaic)

a.to be envious of something someone has (rare, poetic)

Er neidet seinem Freund das große Glück.He envies his friend’s great fortune.

Conjugation

Infinitiveneiden
Present (ich)neide
Present (du)neidest
Present (er/sie/es)neidet
Preterite (ich)neidete
Participle IIgeneidet
Konjunktiv II (ich)neidete
Imperative (singular)neide
Imperative (plural)neidet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "neiden" mean in English?
"neiden" means to envy (archaic/literary use). It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "neiden"?
"neiden" is pronounced /ˈnaɪ̯dn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "neiden"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "neiden" is "geneidet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "neiden"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "neiden" becomes "neidete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "neiden"?
"neiden" is a verb in German.

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