Kainggitan (en. Envy)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling of desire or envy for the success, wealth, or status of others.

His envy of his friend's success caused a rift in their relationship.

Ang kanyang kainggitan sa kanyang kaibigan ay nagdala ng hidwaan sa kanilang relasyon.

The desire of a person to have what others possess.

The envy of the neighbors led to a poor relationship in their community.

Ang kainggitan ng mga kapitbahay ay naging dahilan ng hindi magandang samahan sa kanilang komunidad.

Stemming from envy

Happening because of envy.

Nagmumula sa kainggitan

jealousy

A condition of feeling where a person shows envy towards others.

pagkainggit

jealousy

A deeper form of envy that can cause resentment.

paninibugho

Being envious of others.

All they talk about is jealousy over Jess's new car.

Puro kainggitan lang ang pinag-uusapan nila tungkol sa bagong sasakyan ni Jess.

Creating envy towards people who look happy or successful.

Don't show envy; who doesn't want to be successful?

Huwag ka na magpakita ng kainggitan, sino ba naman kasi ang ayaw maging successful?