eifersüchtig
jealous
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈaɪ̯fɐˌzʏçtɪç/
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Cultural Note
Eifersucht (jealousy) is a compound of 'Eifer' (zeal) and 'Sucht' (addiction/compulsion) — it literally frames jealousy as an addictive zeal. German relationship culture generally views excessive jealousy negatively, as it contradicts the high value placed on trust (Vertrauen). The proverb 'Eifersucht ist eine Leidenschaft, die mit Eifer sucht, was Leiden schafft' plays on the word's components: 'Jealousy is a passion that zealously seeks what creates suffering.'
📝 Example Sentences
Bist du eifersüchtig?
Are you jealous?
Er wurde eifersüchtig, als sie mit einem anderen sprach.
He became jealous when she talked to another man.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | eifersüchtig |
| comparative | eifersüchtiger |
| predicative | eifersüchtig |
| superlative | am eifersüchtigsten |