Swedish adjective· top 5,000 most common
avundsjuk
jealous (bitterly or enviously competitive), envious
Meaning
jealous (bitterly or enviously competitive); envious
Forms
| Basic form | avundsjuk | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | avundsjukt | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | avundsjuka | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
| Comparative | avundsjukare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | avundsjukast | “-est”, “most …” |
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What does avundsjuk mean in English?
avundsjuk means “jealous (bitterly or enviously competitive), envious”.
Origin
avund + sjuk
Nearby common words
avundsjuk is number 3,040 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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