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envy in Malay

dengki

/ˈɛnvi/

envy in Malay: dengki, hasad. In English, envy means resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).

Malay words for envy

resentful desire of something possessed by another
dengki, hasad

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 Malay

What is the meaning of envy in Malay?
Envy in Malay is dengki, hasad.
Apakah maksud envy dalam bahasa Melayu?
Envy: dengki, hasad.
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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