Gelb vor Neid werden
To be extremely envious or jealous, to feel a strong sense of resentment over someone else's possessions or success
In German
Gelb vor Neid werden
Literal Translation
Meaning
Equivalent:"To be green with envy (though 'yellow' is used in German)"
Origin:In some cultures, yellow is associated with sickness and jealousy, similar to green. It might refer to a sickly, jaundiced appearance caused by strong emotions.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Als sie von seinem Gewinn hörte, wurde sie gelb vor Neid.
When she heard about his win, she turned yellow with envy.
- 2
Er ist immer gelb vor Neid, wenn jemand anderes Erfolg hat.
He is always yellow with envy when someone else succeeds.
FAQ
How do you say "To be extremely envious or jealous, to feel a strong sense of resentment over someone else's possessions or success" in German?
"To be extremely envious or jealous, to feel a strong sense of resentment over someone else's possessions or success" in German is "Gelb vor Neid werden" (gelp for naid ver-den). Example: Als sie von seinem Gewinn hörte, wurde sie gelb vor Neid..
