English–German

“be outraged” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛmˈpøːʁən/

Example

Die Bürger empören sich über die neue Regelung.

The citizens are outraged by the new regulation.

Illustration for empören (be outraged)

How to say “be outraged” in German

“Be outraged” in German is empören.

A crowd rises against a rule it sees as morally wrong, voicing angry protest.

Full entry for empören: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with empören

Eine provokative Bemerkung empörte viele Zuschauer.

A provocative remark outraged many viewers.

Tips for using empören

  • The reflexive pattern is sich über plus accusative, as in sich über eine Regelung empören; the non-reflexive verb can mean to outrage someone.

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