fit of rage
der Wutanfall, die Wutanfälle
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fit of rage
A sudden state of intense anger in which someone can barely control their feelings and behavior.
Als er von der Absage erfuhr, bekam er einen Wutanfall und schlug mit der Faust auf den Tisch.
When he learned of the rejection, he flew into a fit of rage and slammed his fist on the table.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Wutanfälle |
| genitive | des Wutanfalles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Wutanfall | die Wutanfälle |
| accusative | den Wutanfall | die Wutanfälle |
| dative | dem Wutanfall | den Wutanfällen |
| genitive | des Wutanfalles des Wutanfalls | der Wutanfälle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Wutanfall' (fit of rage) is made up of 'Wut' (rage) and 'Anfall' (fit or attack). The head noun 'Anfall' refers to a sudden, intense episode.
Sein Wutanfall kam völlig unerwartet.
His fit of rage came completely unexpectedly.
'Wutanfall' (fit of rage) is particularly common with the verbs 'bekommen' (to get) and 'haben' (to have). Adjectives such as 'heftig' (violent), 'plötzlich' (sudden), or 'unkontrolliert' (uncontrolled) also often precede it.
Nach dem Streit bekam der Junge einen heftigen Wutanfall.
After the argument, the boy flew into a violent fit of rage.
After 'bekommen' (to get) and 'haben' (to have), 'Wutanfall' (fit of rage) usually takes the indefinite article in the accusative case: 'jemand bekommt oder hat einen Wutanfall' (someone flies into or has a fit of rage).
Sie hatte einen Wutanfall, weil niemand auf sie hörte.
She had a fit of rage because no one was listening to her.
