German · Emotions & Feelings
Wütend
Angry
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling or showing great displeasure.
Example
Er ist sehr wütend auf seinen Bruder.
He is very angry with his brother.
Etymology
The term 'wütend' comes from the Middle High German 'wût', which means 'fury' or 'rage', combined with the suffix '-end' to indicate a state or condition. It conveys a strong emotion of anger.
How & Where It’s Used
'Wütend' is utilized in both spoken and written contexts, often in informal conversations and literary descriptions of emotions. It is understood throughout the German-speaking world.