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Eershyaalu in English: Jealous (ईर्ष्यालु)
Jealous
Hindi (Devanagari)
ईर्ष्यालु
Hindi (English letters)
eershyaalu
ईर्ष्यालु (eershyaalu) can be expressed as “Jealous” in English. For example: “To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous.”
“eershyaalu” kehna ho, to English mein “Jealous” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Honest confession
To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous.
सच कहूँ तो मैं थोड़ा ईर्ष्यालु हूँ।
sach kahoon to main thoda eershyaalu hoon.
How to pronounce “Jealous”
Say it in English
JE-luhs
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Jealous: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Jealous | ईर्ष्यालु eershyaalu The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous. | सच कहूँ तो मैं थोड़ा ईर्ष्यालु हूँ। sach kahoon to main thoda eershyaalu hoon. Honest confession | Honest confession |
| Some people get jealous over promotions. | प्रमोशन पर कुछ लोग ईर्ष्यालु हो जाते हैं। promotion par kuchh log eershyaalu ho jaate hain. Workplace | Workplace |
Use “Jealous” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
“Jealous” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Jealous” in English sentences
1. Honest confession
To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous.
सच कहूँ तो मैं थोड़ा ईर्ष्यालु हूँ।
sach kahoon to main thoda eershyaalu hoon.
2. Workplace
Some people get jealous over promotions.
प्रमोशन पर कुछ लोग ईर्ष्यालु हो जाते हैं।
promotion par kuchh log eershyaalu ho jaate hain.
3. Sibling banter
Seeing the new bike, my brother looked jealous.
नयी बाइक देखकर भाई ईर्ष्यालु लग रहा था।
nayi bike dekhkar bhaai eershyaalu lag raha tha.
Common mistakes with “Jealous”
Instead of
To tell the truth. I'm an bit jealous.
Say this
To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous.
Choose a or an from the next sound. An goes before a vowel sound; a goes before a consonant sound. Read the corrected phrase as a unit.
Instead of
To tell the truth. I is a bit jealous.
Say this
To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
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Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
You're not jealous, are you?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप ईर्ष्यालु तो नहीं?
kya aap eershyaalu to nahi?
You
I'm a little jealous, but also happy.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा ईर्ष्यालु हूँ, पर खुश भी हूँ।
thoda eershyaalu hoon, par khush bhi hoon.
Partner
Honesty is a good thing.
Show Hindi meaning
ईमानदारी अच्छी बात है।
eemaandaari achhi baat hai.
You
Yes — you don't move forward by staying jealous.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ — ईर्ष्यालु रहकर आगे नहीं बढ़ते।
haan — eershyaalu rahkar aage nahi badhte.
Your turn: use “Jealous”
Say this in English: प्रमोशन पर कुछ लोग ईर्ष्यालु हो जाते हैं। (promotion par kuchh log eershyaalu ho jaate hain.)
Reveal sample answer
Some people get jealous over promotions.
प्रमोशन पर कुछ लोग ईर्ष्यालु हो जाते हैं।
promotion par kuchh log eershyaalu ho jaate hain.
Compare your word order with “Some people get jealous over promotions.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Jealous” in English
Eershyaalu ko English mein kya kehte hain?
ईर्ष्यालु (eershyaalu) can be expressed as “Jealous” in English. For example: “To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous.”
What does “Jealous” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Jealous” means ईर्ष्यालु (eershyaalu). The sentence “To tell the truth. I'm a bit jealous.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Jealous” in a sentence?
Some people get jealous over promotions. Hindi meaning: प्रमोशन पर कुछ लोग ईर्ष्यालु हो जाते हैं। (promotion par kuchh log eershyaalu ho jaate hain.). Use “Jealous” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. After am, is or are, the describing word stays in the same form.
What should I watch for when using “Jealous”?
“Jealous” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
