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Russia slang
Envy; jealousy (often used informally as "I am envious of that")
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Russia
Formality
Informal.
zavist (зависть) means Envy; jealousy (often used informally as "I am envious of that"). It is best read as russia slang associated with Russia.
"zavist (зависть)" means Envy; jealousy (often used informally as "I am envious of that"). In Russia, the nuance may be more specific.
Readers land on this entry to decode "zavist (зависть)" — Envy; jealousy (often used informally as "I am envious of that"). This page is filed under Russia. Related themes on this page: envy, jealousy.
Meaning is only half the story. "zavist (зависть)" can sound friendly, sarcastic, or harsh depending on punctuation, platform, and who is speaking.
When it fits: private chats, social comments, creative captions, or peer groups that already use internet slang. When to skip it: formal writing, authority figures you do not know well, customer support, or cross-cultural settings where the term has not traveled.
Regional label: Russia. Treat this as a hint for browsing related entries, not proof that one country owns the term. Compare the region page and tag pages linked below.
Background tag: Russian. We do not present this as verified etymology — slang history is often disputed. Corrections with sources are welcome via the site contact form.
For parents and educators: ask where your teen saw "zavist (зависть)", whether it targeted someone, and if the speaker was joking. Understanding slang does not require repeating it; plain language is often clearer when emotions run high.
Browse related themes: envy, jealousy.
Practical tip: before you use "zavist (зависть)" in your own post, read two example sentences aloud. If it still sounds natural for your audience, keep it; if it feels forced, use everyday wording instead.
"The headline used "zavist (зависть)"
"the article body explained the tone."
"A cousin from Russia used "zavist (зависть)" and I had to ask what nuance they meant."
"My parent asked what "zavist (зависть)" meant, so I explained the setting first."
"Substituting plain English for "zavist (зависть)" sometimes sounds clearer at work."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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Person A: "The headline used "zavist (зависть)"
Person B: "That sounds casual, so check the relationship and tone before repeating it."
"zavist (зависть)" is tagged in our data with background linked to Russian. That label is a browsing clue, not proof that every speaker learned the term the same way. Slang pathways are often messy: music, TV, games, migration, and inside jokes all play a role. If you have a sourced correction, use the contact form on this site.
"zavist (зависть)" means Envy; jealousy (often used informally as "I am envious of that"). Read the example sentences to see how tone changes the impact.
Usually milder than hard slurs, but context still matters — ask before repeating it.
Our entry links it to Russia. That does not mean everyone in that label uses it the same way.
Usually safer with peers in informal chat. Avoid customer emails, interviews, and mixed-age settings unless you are certain the audience understands it.
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