How is the word зависть translated from Russian to English

English translation
envy
noun

Тяжёлое чувство от желания иметь то, что есть у других.

A bad feeling caused by wanting what others have.

Examples with “зависть”

See how the word “зависть” is used in sentences

  • Его успех вызвал у неё зависть. — His success filled her with envy.

  • Я завидую твоему терпению. — I envy your patience.

  • Зависть никого не сделала счастливее. — Envy never made anyone happier.

  • Ты завидуешь своему старшему брату? — Do you envy your older brother?

  • Постарайся не испытывать зависти из-за мелочей. — Try not to feel envy over small things.

  • Многие коллеги завидовали его свободному графику. — Many colleagues envied his easy schedule.

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