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von Neid zerfressen sein

to be consumed by jealousy over time

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Noun
Neid m.
Verb
sein
Topic
Gefühle und Geist

In a sentence

Die ehemalige Freundin ist von Neid zerfressen seit ihrem Erfolg.

How it is used

Means to be consumed by jealousy over time. Strong, idiomatic register. Use in serious contexts: 'Sie ist von Neid zerfressen und kann sich nicht freuen.' Nuance: implies long-term, destructive envy.

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