Eifersüchtig

Eifersüchtig is a German word that means ‘jealous.’ It is derived from the words ‘eifer,’ which means ‘zeal’ and ‘sucht,’ which means ‘addiction.’ So, the literal meaning of the word is ‘addicted to zeal.’

Definitions

• feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages.
• fiercely protective of one’s rights or possessions.

Synonyms envious, covetous, possessive, resentful, suspicious, protective

Opposites

• Trusting
• Confident
• Secure

Examples

• Sie ist eifersüchtig auf ihre Schwester. (She is jealous of her sister.)
• Ich bin nicht eifersüchtig auf seinen Erfolg. (I am not jealous of his success.)
• Er ist sehr eifersüchtig auf seine Freundin. (He is very jealous of his girlfriend.)\ Visit YouGlish.com