gelozie
jealousy
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ʒe.loˈzi.e/
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Cultural Note
Gelozie is a hot topic in Romanian relationship culture. While a small degree of jealousy is sometimes romanticized as proof of love ('E gelos pentru că te iubește' — He's jealous because he loves you), modern Romanians increasingly recognize unhealthy gelozie as a red flag.
📝 Example Sentences
Gelozia i-a distrus relația.
Jealousy destroyed his relationship.
Nu fi gelos, am încredere în tine.
Don't be jealous, I trust you.
Gelozia e un semn de nesiguranță.
Jealousy is a sign of insecurity.