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envy meaning in Tamil

பொறாமை poṟāmai

/ˈɛnvi/

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

Tamil words for envy

to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions
பொறாமை poṟāmai

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of envy in Tamil?
Envy in Tamil is பொறாமை (poṟāmai).
envy என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Envy: பொறாமை (poṟāmai).
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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