German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Angry" in German: wütend
wütend
Note: also: sauer
Angry in German is wütend. Say Ich bin wütend auf dich for angry at someone. In casual speech sauer is very common for annoyed or mad.
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How to pronounce wütend
Say it
VYOO-tent
/ˈvyːtn̩t/
VYOO-tent. The ü is rounded like ee with pursed lips. Stress the first syllable.
"Angry" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wütend | angry, furious Stronger anger. | Stronger anger. |
| sauer | mad, annoyed Very common informal alternative. | Very common informal alternative. |
| wütend auf | angry at Wütend auf jemanden. | Wütend auf jemanden. |
| sich ärgern | to be annoyed Softer than full anger. | Softer than full anger. |
How to use wütend in real life
- 1After a delay
Ich bin richtig wütend wegen der Verspätung.
I'm really angry about the delay.
Wegen + genitive/dative for the cause.
- 2With a friend
Sei bitte nicht wütend auf mich.
Please don't be angry with me.
Wütend auf + accusative person.
- 3Describing a mood
Er klingt heute wütend am Telefon.
He sounds angry on the phone today.
Wütend as predicate adjective.
Mistakes English speakers make with wütend
Incorrect: Ich habe wütend.
Correct: Ich bin wütend.
Use sein with wütend, not haben.
Incorrect: Ich bin wütend mit dir.
Correct: Ich bin wütend auf dich.
Angry at someone is wütend auf, not mit.
Good to know
Direct anger is noticed, but Germans also vent with Ich bin sauer in everyday talk. In customer service, staying factual often works better than sounding wütend, even when you are.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a canceled appointment
ChatPal
Du wirkst wütend. Was ist passiert?
You seem angry. What happened?
You
Ich bin wütend. Die haben einfach abgesagt.
I'm angry. They just canceled.
ChatPal
Verstehe. Bleib nicht zu lange wütend, okay?
I get it. Don't stay angry too long, okay?
You
Ich versuch's. Erstmal atme ich durch.
I'll try. First I'll take a breath.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Angry" in German
How do you say I'm angry?
Ich bin wütend.
What is the difference between wütend and sauer?
Wütend is stronger; sauer is the casual everyday mad.
How do you say angry at someone?
Wütend auf jemanden.
How do you say don't be angry?
Sei nicht wütend or Sei mir nicht böse for a softer tone.
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