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"Jealous" in Hindi: ईर्ष्यालु
ईर्ष्यालुeershyaalu
Note: "I'm jealous": मुझे जलन हो रही है (mujhe jalan ho rahi hai)
Jealous in Hindi can be ईर्ष्यालु (eershyaalu), a formal-leaning adjective. Everyday speech often says मुझे जलन हो रही है (mujhe jalan ho rahi hai).
Honest confession
सच कहूँ तो मैं थोड़ा ईर्ष्यालु हूँ।sach kahoon to main thoda eershyaalu hoon.
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How to pronounce ईर्ष्यालु
Say it
eer-shyaa-loo
/iːrʂjɑːlʊ/
Eershyaalu is eer-shyaa-loo with a long aa in the middle. Take it slowly; it is a mouthful.
"Jealous" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ईर्ष्यालुeershyaalu | jealous; envious Adjective headword. | Adjective headword. |
| जलनjalan | jealousy; envy (feeling) Mujhe jalan ho rahi hai. | Mujhe jalan ho rahi hai. |
| ईर्ष्याeershya | jealousy; envy Noun. | Noun. |
| डाहdaah | envy Literary / strong. | Literary / strong. |
How to use ईर्ष्यालु in real life
- 1Honest confession
सच कहूँ तो मैं थोड़ा ईर्ष्यालु हूँ।
sach kahoon to main thoda eershyaalu hoon.
To tell the truth, I'm a bit jealous.
Use headword.
- 2Workplace
प्रमोशन पर कुछ लोग ईर्ष्यालु हो जाते हैं।
promotion par kuchh log eershyaalu ho jaate hain.
Some people get jealous over promotions.
Office reality.
- 3Sibling banter
नयी बाइक देखकर भाई ईर्ष्यालु लग रहा था।
nayi bike dekhkar bhaai eershyaalu lag raha tha.
Seeing the new bike, my brother looked jealous.
Light tone.
Mistakes English speakers make with ईर्ष्यालु
Incorrect: Only using jalan when the headword is eershyaalu
Correct: Main eershyaalu hoon
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Incorrect: Calling healthy pride eershyaalu
Correct: Garvit / mujhe garv hai
Jealousy is envy; pride is different.
Good to know
ईर्ष्यालु sounds bookish, so friends prefer jalan or jalta hai. Softening with thoda keeps the confession lighter. In families, jealousy talk often wraps in jokes to avoid a fight.
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क्या आप ईर्ष्यालु तो नहीं?
kya aap eershyaalu to nahin?
You're not jealous, are you?
You
थोड़ा ईर्ष्यालु हूँ, पर खुश भी हूँ।
thoda eershyaalu hoon, par khush bhi hoon.
I'm a little jealous, but also happy.
ChatPal
ईमानदारी अच्छी बात है।
eemaandaari achhi baat hai.
Honesty is a good thing.
You
हाँ — ईर्ष्यालु रहकर आगे नहीं बढ़ते।
haan — eershyaalu rahkar aage nahin badhte.
Yes — you don't move forward by staying jealous.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Jealous" in Hindi
Eershyaalu vs jalan?
Eershyaalu is the adjective; jalan is the everyday feeling.
I'm jealous?
Main eershyaalu hoon / mujhe jalan ho rahi hai.
Is it rude?
Tone matters — thoda softens it.
Envy vs proud?
Jealousy wants what another has; pride celebrates.
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