Ich bin verärgert
Ich bin verärgert is how you say 'I am upset' in German.
This phrase is used to express that someone is feeling angry or annoyed.
Which one should you use?
In English, 'upset' can mean both angry and sad, but in German, Ich bin verärgert specifically refers to being annoyed or angry, whereas Ich bin traurig is used for sadness.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase Ich bin sauer is a common informal way to say you are upset or angry, whereas Ich bin verärgert is more formal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word verärgert is a participle used as an adjective to describe the state of being upset or annoyed.
Did you know?
- In German, you can describe someone who is chronically upset or grumpy as quengelig. This word mimics the sound of a whining child and has no direct one-word equivalent in English.
- The word verärgert comes from Ärger, which historically referred to 'evil' or 'badness' before it evolved to mean simple 'annoyance'.
- The German word bin is a unique hybrid, blending the ancient root used for the English 'am' with a 'b' sound from a completely different Germanic verb.
Examples in context
- Es tut mir leid, aber ich bin verärgert.I'm sorry, but I am upset.
- Es macht mich echt sauer.It really makes me angry.
- Ich möchte Ihnen mitteilen, dass ich wirklich enttäuscht bin.I would like to inform you that I am really disappointed.
- Es macht mich echt sauer, dass du immer zu spät kommst.It really makes me angry that you are always late.
- Er ist sehr verärgert über den Fehler.He is very upset about the mistake.
- Ich bin verärgert über den Fehler.I am upset about the mistake.
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are discussing a missed appointment.
- HannahDu bist schon wieder zu spät, Felix!You are late again, Felix!
- FelixEs tut mir leid, der Bus hatte Verspätung.I am sorry, the bus was delayed.
- HannahIch bin verärgert, weil ich lange gewartet habe.I am upset because I waited a long time.
- FelixIch verstehe das, ich entschuldige mich.I understand that, I apologize.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ich, bin, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
