invidiare
to envy
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/in.viˈdja.re/
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Cultural Note
In Italian, 'invidia' (envy) is one of the seven deadly sins (i sette peccati capitali). The expression 'fare invidia' means to make someone jealous. The concept of 'malocchio' (evil eye) is traditionally linked to envy in southern Italian folk culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Non invidiare gli altri, apprezza quello che hai.
Don't envy others, appreciate what you have.
Lo invidio per la sua tranquillità.
I envy him for his tranquility.
Tutti la invidiano per il suo talento.
Everyone envies her for her talent.