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Grün vor Neid sein
In German
Grün vor Neid sein
gryun for naid zain
🇬🇧 English
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📖 Literal Translation
To be green with envy
💡 Meaning
To be very envious or jealous.
🌍 Equivalent:"To be green with envy"
📜 Origin:The association of green with envy is ancient and widespread, possibly linked to the greenish complexion associated with sickness or ill health, which was sometimes attributed to strong emotions like jealousy.
Example Sentences
1
Als sie sein neues Auto sah, wurde sie grün vor Neid.
When she saw his new car, she turned green with envy.
2
Er war grün vor Neid auf ihren Erfolg.
He was green with envy at her success.