Emotions in German
"Emotions" is a German lesson for A2 level. Expressing feelings and moods. Below are 10 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Emotions"
Everyday communication: shopping, appointments, and basic workplace interactions.
🎯 Exam skill: Writing short informal notes, understanding public announcements.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
glücklich Ich bin heute sehr glücklich. | /GLUEK-likh/ | happy I am very happy today. |
traurig Warum bist du so traurig? | /TROW-rikh/ | sad Why are you so sad? |
wütend Er ist wütend auf mich. | /VUE-tent/ | angry I am tired, I'm going to sleep. |
nervös Ich bin vor der Prüfung nervös. | /ner-VUS/ | nervous The child is angry. |
aufgeregt Wir sind sehr aufgeregt! | /OWF-geh-ray-gt/ | excited I am afraid of dogs. |
gelangweilt Die Kinder sind gelangweilt. | /geh-LANG-vylt/ | bored I am nervous before exams. |
überrascht Ich war total überrascht. | /uu-ber-RAHSHT/ | surprised I am surprised. |
sich fühlen Wie fühlst du dich heute? | /zikh FUE-len/ | to feel I'm looking forward to the weekend. |
die Angst Ich habe Angst vor Spinnen. | /dee AHNGST/ | fear I am satisfied with my job. |
stolz Ich bin stolz auf dich. | /SHTOLTS/ | proud I'm bored. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Emotions" in German?
Key words for "Emotions": glücklich, traurig, wütend. All 10 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A2)?
This is a A2-level lesson with 10 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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