Wut
/vuːt/noun★Intermediate— 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
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💡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
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