ζηλευτός

Greek

Etymology

ζηλεύω (zilévo, to be jealous, to be envious) + -τος (-tos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zileˈftos/
  • Hyphenation: ζη‧λευ‧τός

Adjective

ζηλευτός • (zileftós) m (feminine ζηλευτή, neuter ζηλευτό)

  1. enviable, coveted, desirable (desired by virtue of good qualities)
    Επειδή ήταν ζηλευτό προϊόν, δεν έμεινε στο κατάστημα πολύ ώρα.
    Epeidí ítan zileftó proïón, den émeine sto katástima polý óra.
    Since it was a desirable product, it didn't stay for long in the store.

Declension

Synonyms

  • (enviable, desired): ζηλεμένος (zileménos), αξιοζήλευτος (axiozíleftos), επίζηλος (epízilos)

Derived terms

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