German Phrases to Use When You're Angry (2024)

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German Phrases to Use When You're Angry? ›

Here are some German phrases to express anger and frustration: “Das ärgert mich.” — That annoys me. “Ich bin wütend.” — I am angry. “Das ist zum Verrücktwerden!” — This is maddening!

Here are some German phrases to express anger and frustration: “Das ärgert mich.” — That annoys me. “Ich bin wütend.” — I am angry. “Das ist zum Verrücktwerden!” — This is maddening!

Leck mich am Arsch!

This phrase is considered one of the most offensive things you can say in German. It is used to express extreme anger, frustration, or contempt. It is not used in casual conversation and should only be used with people you know very well.

Mist!

Mist is one of the most common German exclamations of anger. Its the word used to express frustration. You made a beautiful sketch and accidentally spilled coffee on it, “Mist!” you shout.

Weh tun and Schmerzen — these German words essentially mean “hurt” and “pain/ache”, respectively, and are excellently suited for communicating that you're suffering from some type of pain.

Scheiße. One of the most common bad words in German, scheiße, has several creative constructions that mirror the English use of “sh*t.” Oh Scheiße!

[ruːd] adjective (+er) 1. (= impolite, bad-mannered) unhöflich ; (stronger) unverschämt ; (= rough, uncouth) grob.

How to express shock in German? ›

Before you know it, you've let out a loud “Donnerwetter!” Why use it: Donnerwetter can be used to mean “Gosh!,” “Golly!” or “Damn!” to indicate anger, shock or surprise. Especially in a context like this, where you didn't expect to be shouted at by a German woman, anarchism or not.

„wow“: interjection

Mensch!, hui! oha!

Being late: This is quite the stereotype but it is true. We tend to be overly punctual and especially in a more formal setting it is considered to be really rude to be late, especially without any notice (everyone gets caught in a jam every once in a while).

Germany's Battle Cry is 'Germany Over All'

[mæd] adjective (+er) 1. wahnsinnig ; (= genuinely insane) geisteskrank ; (inf: = crazy) verrückt ; (= with rabies) animal tollwütig.

The Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) has similar tasks to the BfV but its jurisdiction is limited to the executive agencies of the Federal Ministry of Defence. The Federal Intelligence Service ( BND ) is Germany's foreign intelligence agency.

'Entartete Kunst' (or 'Degenerate Art') was a derogatory term adopted by the Nazi regime in Germany. An exhibition entitled 'Entartete Kunst' opened in Munich in 1937 displaying works deemed to be 'an insult to German feeling'. It went on to tour the country.

Range of Punishments for Insults under German Defamation Law

A basic insult can be sanctioned with a fine or a custodial sentence of up to one year. In qualified cases, where the insult is made in public or by means of assault, for example, a prison sentence of up to two years is even possible.