Brotneid

derNoun

professional jealousy; envy of another's livelihood

English translations

  1. 01

    bread envy

  2. 02

    bread envy

Word details

German meaning
Brotneid beschreibt das Gefühl des Neids oder der Missgunst gegenüber dem Erfolg oder dem Glück anderer Menschen.
English meaning
Brotneid describes the feeling of envy or resentment towards the success or happiness of other people.
German example
Sein Brotneid war offensichtlich, als er von ihrem neuen Job hörte.
English example
His brotneid was obvious when he heard about her new job.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Brotneid
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Brotneid”

  1. Unter Kollegen herrscht oft ein gewisser Brotneid. (A certain professional jealousy often prevails among colleagues.)

Frequently asked questions

What does Brotneid literally mean?

It literally translates to 'bread envy'. It describes envy regarding someone's income or professional success.