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moody in German

moody in German is launisch, mürrisch, schwermütig — moody means prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.

moody in German

launisch
adj
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
mürrisch
adj
Sulky or depressed.
schwermütig
adj
Dour, gloomy or brooding.

What does "moody" mean?

  1. adj Prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.
    "Teenagers can be moody, cheerful one minute and sullen the next."
  2. adj Sulky, gloomy, or bad-tempered.
    "He went quiet and moody after losing the match."
  3. adj Having a dark, brooding, or atmospheric quality.
    "The photographer specialised in moody black-and-white landscapes."
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moody in a sentence

  • Teenagers can be moody, cheerful one minute and sullen the next.
  • My sister is so moody that nobody knows which version of her will turn up.
  • He went quiet and moody after losing the match.
  • She sat in the corner all evening, looking moody and refusing to join in.

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What is "moody" in German?
"moody" in German is launisch, mürrisch, schwermütig. moody means: Prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.
How do you use "moody" in a sentence?
Example: "Teenagers can be moody, cheerful one minute and sullen the next." In German, "moody" is launisch, mürrisch, schwermütig.
Are there other ways to say "moody" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "moody": launisch, mürrisch, schwermütig.
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