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“get upset” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌʁeːgn̩/

Example

Bitte reg dich nicht auf.

Please don't get upset.

Illustration for aufregen (get upset)

How to say “get upset” in German

“Get upset” in German is aufregen.

A calm inner state is stirred into nervous irritation, either by an outside cause or by the person's own reaction.

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

Example sentences with aufregen

Er reg sich wegen des Fehlers auf.

He gets upset about the mistake.

Tips for using aufregen

  • Aufregen is separable: 'Ich rege mich auf' places the prefix at the end of the clause, while the participle is 'aufgeregt'.

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