German Conversation · Level 26
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German word
Wut
Pronunciation
IPA/vuːt/
Meaning
- feminine nounanger
Example
Er konnte seine Wut nicht verbergen.
He couldn't hide his anger.
More examples
Vor Wut ballte sie die Fäuste.
In anger, she clenched her fists.
Core concept
A hot inner surge builds pressure until restraint gives way to an impulsive outburst.
Common phrases
vor Wut schreien
scream with anger
in Wut geraten
fly into a rage
seine Wut zügeln
restrain his anger
Similar words
Ärger: Mild frustration or annoyance that may show in words or facial expressions.
Verärgerung: Feeling upset and unsettled by another person's actions.
Zorn: Intense, fiery anger that may result in harsh words or actions.
Empörung: Deep anger at injustice or unfair treatment, rooted in moral disapproval.
Definition in German
sehr starke, oft plötzlich auftretende Form von Ärger oder Zorn, die zu impulsivem Verhalten führen kann
Word origin
Wut comes from Old High German wuot, an inherited Germanic word for frenzy or violent agitation, and is related to wüten.
Usage tips
- Wut is feminine, so the noun is die Wut; it is usually uncountable, as in viel Wut or seine Wut.