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Nakakainggit (en. Envy-inducing)

naka-kain-git

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

causing a feeling of envy or desire.

His new car is truly envy-inducing.

Ang kanyang bagong kotse ay talagang nakakainggit.

Etymology

derived from the prefix 'nakaka-' indicating an ability to elicit a certain feeling and 'inggit' meaning desire for the success or possessions of others.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very envy-inducing

very enviable or envy-inducing item.

napaka nakakainggit

Related Words

envy

A feeling of desire for someone else's success or possessions.

inggit

envy-ness

The state of having envy towards others.

kainggitan

Slang Meanings

so beautiful or happy that you want to experience it too

Their trip is so fun; I’m so envious!

Ang saya ng trip nila, nakakainggit!

so good to look at compared to one’s own situation

Mark's new outfit is really envious!

Yung bagong damit ni Mark, nakakainggit talaga!

a desire or longing to have the same thing

Sarah's life is so annoyingly enviable!

Yung buhay ni Sarah, nakakainis na nakakainggit!