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    Inggitin (en. Envy)

    /iŋˈɡit.in/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    a person who is envious or jealous.
    He is envious so he often envies the success of others.
    Siya ay inggitin kaya't madalas siyang nag-iinggit sa tagumpay ng iba.
    a form of emotion arising from a desire for the success or possessions of others.
    An envious heart causes conflicts among friends.
    Ang inggitin na kalooban ay nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan sa mga kaibigan.

    Etymology

    from the word 'jealousy' which means desire for what others have

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Why are you envious?
    Asking why someone is feeling envious.
    Bakit ka inggitin?
    Don't be envious.
    Advice not to feel envy or jealousy.
    Huwag maging inggitin.

    Related Words

    envy
    emotion arising from the desire for something owned by someone else.
    inggit
    jealousy
    the feeling that someone else is trying to take something important to you.
    paninibugho

    Slang Meanings

    so jealous
    Wow, you're so jealous of Mark's new car, like he's the only one who can afford it!
    Grabe, inggitin ka sa bagong kotse ni Mark, parang siya lang ang may kaya!
    bitter
    She’s becoming bitter because she’s jealous of others' achievements.
    Nagiging bitter siya kasi inggitin siya sa mga achievements ng iba.
    possessive
    You’re so jealous, you're possessive of everyone’s attention!
    Ang inggitin mo, seloso ka sa atensyon ng lahat!
    brown-noser
    He's so jealous that he just turns into a brown-noser with the boss.
    Masyadong inggitin siya, kaya sipsip na lang siya sa boss.