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envy in Arabic

حَسَد ḥasad

/ˈɛnvi/

envy in Arabic: حَسَد (ḥasad), حَسَدَ (ḥasada). In English, envy means resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

Arabic words for envy

resentful desire of something possessed by another
حَسَد ḥasad
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions
حَسَدَ ḥasada

English meaning of envy

  1. noun Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).
  2. noun An object of envious notice or feeling.
  3. noun Hatred, enmity, ill-feeling.
  4. noun Emulation; rivalry.

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Questions about envy in Arabic

What is the meaning of envy in Arabic?
Envy in Arabic is حَسَد (ḥasad), حَسَدَ (ḥasada).
ما معنى كلمة envy؟
Envy: حَسَد (ḥasad), حَسَدَ (ḥasada).
What does envy mean in English?
Envy means resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

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