haset

Haset is a noun used in Turkish to denote envy or jealousy toward another person’s qualities, possessions, or success. The term also appears in related languages in the form hasad, reflecting the same fundamental meaning. The Turkish haset derives from the Arabic حَسَد (hasad), meaning to covet or to begrudge someone’s good fortune. In Persian and Urdu, the corresponding word is حسد (hasad).

Usage and nuance: Haset describes a negative emotional state characterized by resentment or covetousness toward others’ advantages. In Turkish, the verb phrase haset etmek is used to express envy; as a noun, haset denotes the feeling itself. The term is common in everyday speech, literature, and media across Turkish-speaking communities, and it also appears in discussions of morality and psychology in related linguistic contexts.

Cultural and religious context: In Islamic and Arab-influenced ethics, envy is often discussed as a vice to be overcome. Teachings commonly encourage gratitude for one’s own blessings and reliance on faith or self-improvement to guard against hased. The concept has been analyzed in philosophy and psychology as a motive that can drive harmful behavior if not managed.

See also: Envy, Jealousy, Covetousness.