Feelings vocabulary covers how to express emotions, moods, states of mind, and comfort levels in German.
Emotions
Emotions are strong feelings that often arise suddenly in response to situations involving people, events, or thoughts. They can be positive or negative and include sensations like joy, anger, sadness, and fear.
| German Noun (Sing./Pl.) | English Noun (Sing./Pl.) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Freude / die Freuden | joy / joys | Ich habe große Freude an Musik. | I have great joy in music. |
| die Traurigkeit / — | sadness / — | Seine Traurigkeit war sichtbar. | His sadness was visible. |
| die Wut / — | anger / — | Sie konnte ihre Wut nicht verbergen. | She couldn’t hide her anger. |
| die Angst / Ängste | fear / fears | Kinder haben oft Angst vor dem Dunkeln. | Children are often afraid of the dark. |
| die Überraschung / — | surprise / — | Wir erlebten eine große Überraschung. | We experienced a big surprise. |
Moods
Moods are more general and lasting states of mind that influence how a person feels over time. They are less intense than emotions but affect overall behavior and outlook.
| German Noun (Sing./Pl.) | English Noun (Sing./Pl.) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| die Stimmung / Stimmungen | mood / moods | Heute ist meine Stimmung gut. | My mood is good today. |
| die Laune / Launen | mood / moods | Er ist heute in schlechter Laune. | He is in a bad mood today. |
| die Gelassenheit / — | calmness / — | Gelassenheit hilft in Stresssituationen. | Calmness helps in stressful situations. |
| die Aufregung / — | excitement / — | Die Aufregung vor dem Konzert war groß. | The excitement before the concert was great. |
| die Müdigkeit / — | tiredness / — | Nach dem langen Tag spürte ich Müdigkeit. | After the long day, I felt tiredness. |
Comfort & Discomfort
These words describe physical or emotional states of ease or unease, including feelings of pain, rest, relaxation, or tension.
| German Noun (Sing./Pl.) | English Noun (Sing./Pl.) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| das Wohlbefinden / — | well-being / — | Yoga verbessert das Wohlbefinden. | Yoga improves well-being. |
| das Unwohlsein / — | discomfort / — | Nach dem Essen hatte ich Unwohlsein. | I felt discomfort after eating. |
| die Entspannung / — | relaxation / — | Musik hilft bei der Entspannung. | Music helps with relaxation. |
| die Belastung / Belastungen | strain / strains | Zu viel Arbeit führt zu Belastungen. | Too much work leads to strain. |
| die Erschöpfung / — | exhaustion / — | Nach dem Marathon war ich in Erschöpfung. | After the marathon, I was exhausted. |
El yoga mejora el ___. (well-being)
Which German word means 'well-being'?
das Wohlbefinden
'Das Wohlbefinden' refers to a state of well-being or good health, often improved by activities like yoga.
German Summary
This vocabulary set covers key German nouns for expressing a wide range of feelings—from specific emotions like joy and anger to general moods such as calmness or excitement, and states of comfort or discomfort that affect daily well-being.
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- English Noun (Sing./Pl.): joy / joys
- English Example: I have great joy in music.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
