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jealous

/ˈdʒɛləs/

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adjective

Eifersüchtig

Suspecting rivalry in love; troubled by worries that one might have been replaced in someone's affections; suspicious of a lover's or spouse's fidelity.

Examples :

"Sarah was jealous when she saw her boyfriend talking and laughing with another girl at the party. "

Sarah war eifersüchtig, als sie sah, wie ihr Freund auf der Party mit einem anderen Mädchen sprach und lachte.

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adjective

Eifersüchtig, neidisch

Protective, zealously guarding, careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates.

Examples :

"For you must not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jehovah, is a jealous God. —Exodus 34:14 (NET)"

Denn du sollst keinen anderen Gott anbeten, denn der HERR, dessen Name Jehova ist, ist ein eifersüchtiger Gott. —Exodus 34:14 (NET)

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adjective

Eifersüchtig, neidisch

Envious; feeling resentful or angered toward someone for a perceived advantage or success, material or otherwise.

Examples :

"My sister was jealous of my good grades in school. "

Meine Schwester war eifersüchtig auf meine guten Noten in der Schule.

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adjective

Argwöhnisch, misstrauisch

Suspecting, suspicious.

Examples :

"My brother was jealous of my success in the school competition; he was suspicious that I had cheated. "

Mein Bruder war argwöhnisch wegen meines Erfolgs im Schulwettbewerb; er misstraute, dass ich geschummelt hatte.

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