moody
launisch – launischer – am launischsten
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moody
Frequently and unpredictably changing in mood, which often makes someone difficult to deal with. Also used figuratively for something that behaves inconsistently and unpredictably.
Mein Chef ist so launisch, dass er uns manchmal freundlich begrüßt und kurz darauf ohne erkennbaren Grund anschreit.
My boss is so moody that he sometimes greets us warmly and then, shortly afterward, shouts at us for no apparent reason.
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| comparative | launischer |
| superlative | am launischsten |
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'Launisch' (moody) belongs to the same word family as 'Laune' (mood) and describes someone or something strongly influenced by changing moods. The suffix '-isch' forms an adjective here.
Seine launische Art macht die Zusammenarbeit oft schwierig.
His moody nature often makes working together difficult.
'Launisch' (moody) is often used for people or things whose behavior is hard to predict. Typical combinations are 'ein launischer Chef' (a moody boss), 'ein launischer Kunde' (a moody customer), and 'launisches Wetter' (changeable weather).
Wegen des launischen Wetters wurde das Fest nach drinnen verlegt.
Because of the changeable weather, the celebration was moved indoors.
When describing a person, 'launisch' (moody) usually refers to changing moods and difficult behavior. When describing the weather or other things, it mainly refers to erratic, unpredictable changes.
Der launische Chef änderte seine Meinung innerhalb weniger Minuten.
The moody boss changed his mind within a few minutes.
