Wut

/vuːt/
nounIntermediate anger
general

A strong feeling of anger or rage, often leading to aggressive behavior.

Seine Wut war so groß, dass er die Tür zuschlug.

His anger was so great that he slammed the door.

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Wut is a strong emotion that can be triggered by perceived injustice, frustration, or provocation.

Collocations

in Wut geratento fly into a rageWut im Bauch habento have a bellyful of anger

Related Phrases

Wutausbruchphrase
outburst of anger

💡Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Wut is often used with verbs like 'ausbrechen' (to break out) or 'unterdrücken' (to suppress).

Gold Rule

Emotional Context

Wut is a strong emotion and should be used carefully to avoid misunderstandings.

📖Word Origin

From Middle High German 'wuot', from Old High German 'wuot', related to Old Norse 'óðr' (rage, fury).

📝Usage Notes

Wut is a strong emotion and is often used to describe intense anger. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

Wut
anger
root
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