humeurig
The English phrase cranky can be translated into Dutch as humeurig.
The Dutch word humeurig is used to describe someone who is grouchy, irritable or easily upset.
Meaning: grouchy, irritable, easily upset (adj)
Which one should you use?
While humeurig is the standard term, you can use Geïrriteerd to denote specific annoyance or irritation, Kribbig to mean someone is being snappy or Mopperig to describe someone who is grumbling or complaining a lot.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Limburg region, the word sjaggerijnig is used to express crankiness.
Did you know?
- The Dutch word for mood, humeur, is a loanword from the French humeur, which originally referred to the four bodily fluids in ancient medicine.
- The term mopperig is often used for children who are in a sulky or moping mood, which adds a slightly more childish connotation than the standard humeurig.
- The suffix -ig is used in Dutch to turn nouns into adjectives, often adding a sense of 'tending toward' a certain state.
Examples in context
- Je bent humeurig.You're cranky.This sentence is useful for saying 'You're cranky.' using humeurig.Tatoeba #6219012 by megamanenm, translation #2282241 by loSqual
- Jij bent humeurig.You are cranky.This sentence is useful for saying 'You are cranky.' using humeurig.Tatoeba #9631738 by megamanenm, translation #9631752 by megamanenm
- Ik voel me geïrriteerd vandaagI feel cranky today
- Hij is altijd chagrijnigHe is always cranky
- De klant was erg geïrriteerd door de lange wachttijd.The customer was very cranky due to the long waiting time.
- Ik ben chagrijnig omdat ik een slechte nachtrust had.I'm cranky because I had a bad night's sleep.
- Ze reageerde kribbig op mijn vraagShe responded crankily to my question
- Ze was erg kribbig toen ik haar vroeg om te helpen.She was very cranky when I asked her to help.
- Hij was erg mopperig vanmorgenHe was very cranky this morning
- Hij werd mopperig toen de trein vertraging had.He became cranky when the train was delayed.
- Hij is altijd mokkig als het regent.He is always cranky when it's raining.
- Het kind is erg humeurig vandaag.The child is very cranky today.
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Example conversation
Noah and Emma are talking about their baby in the living room.
- NoahWaarom huilt de baby zo veel?Why is the baby crying so much?
- EmmaHij is een beetje humeurig.He is a little cranky.
- NoahHeeft hij misschien honger?Is he perhaps hungry?
- EmmaNee, ik denk dat hij gewoon moe is.No, I think he is just tired.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries humeurig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
