Translation of Slovak word "žiarlivosť" to English
žiarlivosť
/ʒijarlivɔsc/
How to use
Feminine abstract noun declined according to the kosť pattern (genitive/dative/locative singular žiarlivosti, instrumental žiarlivosťou). Denotes romantic jealousy or suspicious possessiveness. Often paired with adjectives like chorobná (pathological) and prepositions like zo žiarlivosti (out of jealousy).
🇬🇧 English
jealousy
Example sentence
Jeho žiarlivosť často spôsobovala hádky vo vzťahu.
His jealousy often caused arguments in the relationship.
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Common phrases
- chorobná žiarlivosť— morbid / pathological jealousy
- scéna zo žiarlivosti— jealous scene
- vzplanutie žiarlivosti— flare-up of jealousy
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What does the Slovak word "žiarlivosť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "žiarlivosť" means "jealousy" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Jeho žiarlivosť často spôsobovala hádky vo vzťahu." (which translates as "His jealousy often caused arguments in the relationship.").
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