Pagiimbot (en. Envy)

pa-gi-im-bot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A feeling that conveys desire or liking for something that another possesses.

He felt envy when he saw his friend's new car.

Naramdaman niya ang pagiimbot nang makita ang bagong kotse ng kanyang kaibigan.

A feeling of sadness toward the success of others caused by one’s own struggles.

Envy can lead to resentment in relationships.

Ang pagiimbot ay nagdudulot ng sama ng loob sa mga relasyon.

Derived from the word 'imbot' meaning preference or desire.

Feeling envy

Shows jealousy or desire for what others have.

May pagiimbot

jealousy

An emotion related to envy, often associated with the fear of losing something.

selos

Jealousy

Wow, your jealousy is like a child being envious.

Grabe, ang pagiimbot mo, parang bata na nag-iinggit.

Desiring what others have

Don't be too envious of their relationship, it might just affect you.

Huwag kang masyadong pagiimbot sa kanilang relasyon, baka maapektuhan ka lang.

Depressed

I thought about it and my jealousy is so negative, I need to stop it.

Nakapagisip ako at napaka negative ng pagiimbot ko, kailangan ko na itong itigil.