English–Korean
“jealousy” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchiltu
Example
그는 그녀의 성공을 보고 질투를 느꼈다.keu neun keu nyeo ui seong gong eul po go chil tu reul neu kkyeot tta
He felt jealous when he saw her success.
How to say “jealousy” in Korean
“Jealousy” in Korean is 질투 (chiltu).
The unpleasant resentment that arises when another person has an advantage or a valued relationship that leaves someone feeling excluded.
Example sentences with 질투
친구가 칭찬받자 갑자기 질투가 났다.chin gu ga ching chan bat jja kap jja gi chil tu ga nat tta
I suddenly felt jealous when my friend was praised.
Tips for using 질투
- In conversation, this noun usually describes a passing reaction, so it often appears with verbs of feeling or arising rather than as a fixed personality label.