noun
der Zorn, null
anger
Ein sehr starkes Gefühl von Ärger oder Wut über eine Person oder eine Situation.
Definition & meaning
The word Zorn refers to a strong feeling of intense anger, rage, or fury. It is often described as a deep-seated and sometimes righteous or uncontrollable emotion that goes beyond simple irritation.
- Primary meaning: A state of intense, explosive, or persistent anger. In a literary or religious context, it often refers to "wrath" (e.g., der Zorn Gottes - the wrath of God).
- Secondary meaning: It can also describe a state of high indignation or an intense reaction to a perceived injustice.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Zorn). It generally does not form a plural in common usage.
- Origin: The word originates from the Old High German zorn, which meant "anger" or "grief." It is related to the Middle Dutch torn and is historically linked to the concept of being "torn" or agitated by strong emotions.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Sie kann ihren Zorn kaum zurückhalten.noun
She can hardly control her anger.
Sein Zorn erschreckt mich.noun
His anger frightens me.
Vor Zorn zitterte er leicht.noun
Out of anger he trembled slightly.
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