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A large, angry crowd of people that often seems ready to use violence and acts uncontrollably. The term is strongly derogatory.
Die Polizei hatte Mühe, den wütenden Mob unter Kontrolle zu bringen.
The police had trouble bringing the angry mob under control.
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Colloquial and often derogatory or ironic for a group of people or a gang.
Gleich kommt der ganze Mob von der Arbeit und dann gibt es Abendessen.
The whole mob will be home from work in a minute, and then we'll have dinner.
The word 'Mob' (mob) comes from the English 'mob', which in turn is an abbreviation of the Latin 'mobile vulgus', meaning 'the fickle/unstable crowd of common people'. This origin explains the strongly negative connotation of the word.
Ein wütender Mob zog durch die Straßen der Hauptstadt.
An angry mob moved through the streets of the capital.
In the meaning of a crowd, 'Mob' (mob) is not a neutral term. It is used to describe a group as irrational, chaotic, and often violent, and it expresses strong disapproval.
Die Sicherheitskräfte versuchten, den gewaltbereiten Mob aufzuhalten.
The security forces tried to stop the violent mob.
In its main meaning, 'Mob' (mob) is often combined with negative adjectives and verbs. Typical examples are 'ein wütender Mob' (an angry mob), 'ein aufgebrachter Mob' (an outraged mob), or 'der Mob tobte' (the mob raged).
Der Mob forderte lautstark den Rücktritt des Politikers.
The mob loudly demanded the politician's resignation.
When 'Mob' (mob) is used for a familiar group such as family or colleagues, this is very colloquial. It often has a slightly ironic or joking undertone.
Warte kurz, gleich kommt der ganze Mob aus der Schule zurück.
Wait a moment, the whole mob will be back from school soon.
pile / bunch
“Haufen” and “Mob” can both refer, disparagingly, to a group of people. “Haufen” mainly expresses contempt or suggests disorder, while “Mob” additionally implies an agitated, often aggressive and uncontrolled crowd. Use “Mob” only when this group dynamic is meant.
Der aufgebrachte Mob blockierte den Eingang und schrie laut.
The angry mob blocked the entrance and shouted loudly.
Dieser Haufen Leute blockierte einfach den Eingang.
That bunch of people simply blocked the entrance.
