Usage Note
Jähzorn (jäh = abrupt, sudden + Zorn = wrath) names the specific temperamental flaw of flying into sudden intense rage. It is used in psychology, literary criticism, and everyday speech — im Jähzorn handeln (to act in a fit of rage).
Examples
"Im Jähzorn sagte er Dinge, die er später bereute."
Natural Translation
In a fit of sudden rage he said things he later regretted.
Literal Translation
In sudden-rage he said things that he later regretted.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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