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
| Infinitive | neiden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | neide |
| Present (du) | neidest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | neidet |
| Preterite (ich) | neidete |
| Participle II | geneidet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | neidete |
| Imperative (singular) | neide |
| Imperative (plural) | neidet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
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.
