English–German

“tantrum” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɔlɐ/

Example

Gestern bekam das Kind einen Koller.

Yesterday, the child had a tantrum.

Illustration for Koller (tantrum)

How to say “tantrum” in German

“Tantrum” in German is Koller.

A person's self-control snaps in a short, visible burst before calm returns.

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

Example sentences with Koller

Wegen der Hitze bekam er plötzlich einen Koller.

Because of the heat, he suddenly had a tantrum.

Tips for using Koller

  • Koller has a colloquial tone, while Wut and Zorn are more general choices for anger in neutral or formal contexts.

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