Mainggitin (en. Envious)

mah-eeng-gee-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Envious or having a tendency to covet what others have.

He is envious of his friends who have nice cars.

Siya ay mainggitin sa kanyang mga kaibigan na may magagandang sasakyan.

A person who always feels envy towards the success of others.

In his character, he is envious of every opportunity.

Sa kanyang pagkatao, siya ay mainggitin sa bawat pagkakataon.

The feeling of jealousy that exists towards the success or wealth of others.

Because of his envious nature, he was not well accepted in the group.

Dahil sa kanyang mainggitin na ugali, hindi siya masyadong tinanggap sa grupo.

envious of success

feeling envy over the achievements or success of others

mainggitin sa tagumpay

jealous behavior

the behavior of being envious

mainggitin na pag-uugali

jealousy

This is the feeling of envy or desire for another's possessions or success.

inggit

deliberately pretending to be happy but actually yearning for what others have

She is always envious of her friends' selfies, even though she pretends to be okay.

Lagi siyang mainggitin sa mga selfies ng mga kaibigan niya, kahit na nag-aaktong okay lang siya.

always looking at others and asking why they seem prettier or happier

Why are you so envious? You're always meddling in other people's lives.

Bakit ganyan ka mainggitin? Palagi kang nakikialam sa buhay ng iba.

quick to get angry or envious of others' success

He is so envious; he can’t accept that his brother has succeeded.

Masyado siyang mainggitin; hindi matanggap na umunlad ang kapatid niya.