Neid
envy
The German word for envy is 'Neid'. It is used in a similar way to the English word, to describe the feeling of wanting something that someone else has. For example, 'Ich habe Neid auf dein neues Auto' means 'I am envious of your new car'.
Example sentences using: Neid
Der Neid anderer Leute kann sehr belastend sein.
The envy of other people can be very burdensome.
This phrase emphasizes how the envy of others can apply pressure or become a burden on someone, typically due to their success or achievements.
Er fühlte Neid auf seinen reichen Nachbarn.
He felt envy for his rich neighbor.
This phrase signifies a person experiencing feelings of envy or jealousy towards his neighbor because of his wealth or belongings.
Das ist alles pure Neid.
That's all pure envy.
This phrase is often used to describe a situation featuring somebody's envious reactions to another person, implying that their negative remarks or behavior are fueled just by envy.