adjective

gelaunt

mood

Beschreibt, wie sich eine Person fühlt, zum Beispiel fröhlich, ruhig oder schlecht gestimmt.

The German adjective "gelaunt" relates to one's mood or disposition. It is formed from the noun "Laune", which means "mood" or "temper". The adjective is often used in expressions like "gut gelaunt" (in a good mood) or "schlecht gelaunt" (in a bad mood).

Similar words:

  • "gestimmt" (disposed/ inclined)
  • "stimmungsvoll" (mood-filled, often describing atmosphere)
  • "mürrisch" (grumpy)

Differences:

  • "gelaunt" specifically refers to a person's mood state at a moment.
  • "gestimmt" is more general about disposition or inclination, less about transient mood.
  • "stimmungsvoll" describes an atmosphere or ambiance rather than a person's mood.
  • "mürrisch" has a negative connotation, specifically meaning "grumpy" or annoyed, while "gelaunt" is neutral and modified by adjectives like "gut" or "schlecht".

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Examples

Sie war heute sehr gut gelaunt.adjective

She was in a very good mood today.

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