German

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Etymology

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Compound of impfen (to vaccinate) +‎ Neid (envy). Coined during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɪmp͡fˌnaɪ̯t/
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Noun

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Impfneid m (strong, genitive Impfneides or Impfneids, no plural)

  1. jealousy directed at others who are able to get a vaccine before oneself does (either on an individual or regional level)

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