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Ask for help > "I am jealous of my table".???? Help!
"I am jealous of my table".???? Help!
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mari_18cf
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"I am jealous of my table".???? Help!
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I got a table that I do not like anyone to use it, I like to keep the original color of it... Here in Brazil we use "jealous" to describe this feeling to an object. For exemple "I am jealous of my table". In English it does not sound good. Any suggestions to express that? Thanks in advance.
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9 May 2018
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yanogator
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It is actually correct English, but no one would say it that way. I �d suggest "I �m protective of my table". Bruce |
9 May 2018
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ldthemagicman
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I agree with Bruce. However, I would say: "I �m jealous of anyone using my table".
The Oxford Dictionary of English gives: JEALOUS = �Fiercely protective of one �s rights or possessions �: "The men were proud of their achievements and jealous of their independence". Les Douglas
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9 May 2018
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redcamarocruiser
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How about "I �m very possessive of my table?" � I �m extremely possessive of my table?�
Example from the web: "If your dog is possessive of toys or treats,
or territorial in certain locations, prevent access and
you�ll prevent the problem. In an emergency, bribe him
with something better than what he has"
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9 May 2018
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Antonio Oliver
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Hi, Perhaps "zealous", in the sense of "enthusiastic"? Though probably too elegant a word in this context... Dorothy was a zealous campaigner for women�s rights. http://www.wordreference.com Regards
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9 May 2018
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yanogator
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Antonio, "zealous" won �t work here. It is used in connection with a cause or belief, or an action as in your example, not a thing. Bruce |
10 May 2018
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