Noun
die Eifersucht
Pronunciation: /ˈʔaɪ̯fɐzʊxt/
jealousy
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Meanings
Noun
- jealousy
Example sentence
Ich kann ihre Eifersucht nicht ertragen.
I can't stand her jealousy.
Word forms
singular
die Eifersucht
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Eifersucht
Accusativedie Eifersucht
Dativeder Eifersucht
Genitiveder Eifersucht
Eifersucht has no common plural.
Usage
- aus Eifersucht — Out of jealousy; this phrase gives the motive.
- Eifersucht / Neid — Eifersucht often concerns a relationship or affection; Neid concerns what someone else has.
Im Roman zerstört die Eifersucht eine langjährige Freundschaft.
In the novel, jealousy destroys a long-standing friendship.