Covets Meaning in English
word · lemma: covet
ˈkəvəts
KUH-vuhts
kˈʌvɪts
kuv-ITS
Definición
To strongly want something, especially something that belongs to someone else.
Uso & Matices
Formal or literary; often used in religious or moral contexts. The verb 'covet' usually implies envy or an improper desire. Common collocations: 'covet wealth', 'covet your neighbor's...'. Not used for everyday wants ('want', 'desire' are more neutral).
Spanish: codicia - ansíaPortuguese (BR): cobiça - deseja ardentementePortuguese (PT): cobiça - deseja ardentementeChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 垂涎Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 垂涎Hindi: लालच करता है - बहुत चाहनाArabic: يشتَهِي - يَرغَب بِشِدّةBengali: লোভ করা - ঈর্ষা করা - হিংসা করাRussian: жаждать - сильно желать (чужого) - завидоватьJapanese: 強く欲しがる - 羨むVietnamese: thèm muốn - ao ước (cái của người khác)Korean: 탐내다 - 몹시 갖고 싶어하다Turkish: imrenmek - arzulamak (başkasınınkini)Urdu: حسد کرنا - للچاناIndonesian: mendambakan - menginginkan (milik orang lain)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She covets her friend's new shoes.
basic
He covets a position of power.
basic
Everyone covets the award for best student.
basic
He secretly covets his neighbor's fancy car.
natural
She always covets what others have instead of appreciating her own things.
natural
It's human nature to covet what seems out of reach.
natural