to begrudge
01
avundas, bära agg
to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires
Transitive: to begrudge someone else's qualities or possessions
Exempel
She begrudges her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.
Hon avundas sin väns framgång i karriären och önskar att hon hade samma möjligheter.
They begrudge their classmates' popularity and wish they were as well-liked.
De avundas sina klasskamraters popularitet och önskar att de var lika omtyckta.
02
avundas, motvilligt ge
to give or allow reluctantly or with displeasure
Transitive: to begrudge doing sth
Exempel
She begrudged lending her favorite book to her sister, fearing it might get damaged.
Hon ångrade att hon lånade ut sin favoritbok till sin syster, av rädsla för att den skulle kunna skadas.
The manager begrudged granting extra vacation days but conceded due to the circumstances.
Chefen motvilligt beviljade extra semesterdagar men gav med sig på grund av omständigheterna.
