Vocabulary Spotlight
Begrudge
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: ईर्ष्या करना (Irshya karna) – To feel resentful or envious about someone’s possession, success, or enjoyment.
Pronunciation
[bi-gruhj]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Resent – नाराज होना (naraz hona)
Related Words
Bitterness – कड़वाहट (kadwaahat)
Word Origin
“Begrudge” Middle English ke “grucchen” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai to complain or feel envious. Yeh shabd jealousy ke concept ko represent karta hai.
– “Begrudge” originates from Middle English “grucchen,” meaning to complain or feel envious.
Word Family
Noun: Begrudgement – ईर्ष्या या नाराजगी (irshya ya narazgi)
Adjective: Begrudging – ईर्ष्यालु (irshyalu)
Usage Examples
1. Wo apne dost ki safalta ko kabhi bhi begrudge nahi karta.
– He never begrudges his friend’s success.
2. Usne kaha ki humme doosron ki khushi ko begrudge nahi karna chahiye.
– She said we should not begrudge others’ happiness.
Cultural Note
India mein, zyada success ya status ke liye aksar logo mein jealousy aur begrudge feel hota hai, jo social aur family circles mein dekha ja sakta hai.
In Context
“Begrudge” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi vyakti ko doosron ke success ya happiness se jealousy feel ho, aur wo is baat se naraaz ho.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Begrudge” ka kya matlab hai?
“Begrudge” shabd ka origin kya hai?