Feelings & Emotions in German | Vocabulary List

Feelings & Emotions in German

Discover German feelings and emotions vocabulary, for effective communication.

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Feelings and emotions are an integral part of being human, and being able to express them in German can help you connect with others on a deeper level. In this blog post, we'll provide you with multiple lists of very useful German words related to feelings and emotions.

German Feelings & Emotions Vocabulary for Beginners

Positive Emotions

Let's start with some vocabulary related to positive emotions:

die Freude
joy
das Glück
happiness
die Liebe
love
das Lachen
laughter
die Zufriedenheit
contentment
die Dankbarkeit
gratitude

Negative Emotions

Next, let's explore some vocabulary related to negative emotions:

die Traurigkeit
sadness
die Wut
anger
die Angst
fear
die Einsamkeit
loneliness
die Enttäuschung
disappointment
die Eifersucht
jealousy

Neutral Emotions

Now, let's learn some vocabulary related to neutral emotions:

die Ruhe
calm
die Gelassenheit
composure
die Neugier
curiosity
das Interesse
interest
die Langeweile
boredom
die Akzeptanz
acceptance

Emotions Vocabulary for Conversation

Lastly, let's explore some words and phrases that can help you express your emotions in conversations:

Ich bin glücklich.
I am happy.
Er ist traurig.
He is sad.
Sie fühlt sich einsam.
She feels lonely.
Wir sind aufgeregt.
We are excited.
Du bist wütend.
You are angry.
Sie hat Angst.
She is afraid.

Understanding and expressing emotions can lead to stronger connections with others and a better understanding of oneself. We hope this vocabulary helps you communicate your feelings effectively in German!


Feeling Happy

die Fröhlichkeit
happiness
das Vergnügen
amusement
die Begeisterung
excitement
die Ekstase
ecstasy
die Ehrfurcht
awe
der Stolz
pride

Feeling Sad

die Qual
agony
der Schmerz
pain
die Trauer
sadness
traurig
sad
to suffer
leiden
sich für etw. schämen
to feel ashamed for sth.

Feeling Fearful

die Angst
fear, anxiety
die Kränkung
mortification
der Horror
horror
der Schock
shock
der Terror
terror
die Not
distress

Feeling Angry

die Wut
anger
die Verachtung
contempt
die Bitterkeit
bitterness
der Zorn
fury
der Hass
hate
boshaft
spiteful

Feeling Surprised

die Überraschung
surprise
die Verblüffung
amazement
der Schock
shock
die Verwunderung
astonishment

Other Feelings

die Langeweile
boredom
die Müdigkeit
tiredness
die Erschöpfung
exhaustion
die Gleichgültigkeit
indifference
der Hochmut
pride (negative)

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