fuss
das Getue
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fuss
Exaggerated, unnatural, or overly complicated behavior with which someone makes an unnecessary fuss about something. The term is derogatory.
Mach doch nicht so ein Getue, es ist nur ein kleiner Kratzer!
Don't make such a fuss; it's only a small scratch!
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Getues |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Getue | – |
| accusative | das Getue | – |
| dative | dem Getue | – |
| genitive | des Getues | – |
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'Getue' (fuss) is derived from the verb 'tun' (to do). The structure 'Ge-' + verb stem + '-e' (as in 'Gerede' (talk/gossip) or 'Geschreie' (shouting)) often describes an ongoing action or one perceived as exaggerated, and it usually has a negative meaning.
Ich kann sein ständiges Getue nicht mehr ertragen.
I can't stand his constant fuss anymore.
'Getue' (fuss) is an uncountable noun and is very often used with the verb 'machen' (to make), especially in the phrase 'ein Getue um etwas machen' (to make a fuss about something).
Er macht immer ein riesiges Getue um seine Erkältung.
He always makes a huge fuss about his cold.
This word is colloquial and always meant derogatorily. It expresses that you consider someone's behavior unnecessarily complicated, artificial, or exaggerated.
Hör auf mit dem Getue und iss einfach dein Gemüse!
Stop making such a fuss and just eat your vegetables!
show
Show and Getue both express a negative judgment of exaggerated behavior. Show emphasizes that someone is deliberately putting on a display and seeking attention. Getue more strongly criticizes the unnatural or overly complicated manner and the unnecessary fuss being made about something.
Sein umständliches Getue wegen der kleinen Verletzung störte die Kollegen.
His unnecessary fuss over the minor injury annoyed his colleagues.
Vor den Kollegen machte er aus der kleinen Verletzung eine Show, damit alle ihn beachteten.
In front of his colleagues, he made a show of his minor injury so that everyone would pay attention to him.
