Significado
To become extremely angry; to lose one's temper.
Contexto cultural
In Germany, public displays of anger are generally frowned upon. Using this phrase is a way to admit you have lost your composure. The association of red with anger is common across many European cultures, likely due to shared history and literature.
Don't use an article
Never say 'den rot'. It is always just 'rot'.
Significado
To become extremely angry; to lose one's temper.
Don't use an article
Never say 'den rot'. It is always just 'rot'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.
Als er die Lüge hörte, ___ er rot.
The sentence is in the past tense, so 'sah' is required.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct usage.
The idiom does not take an article.
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Banco de ejercicios
2 ejerciciosAls er die Lüge hörte, ___ er rot.
The sentence is in the past tense, so 'sah' is required.
Choose the correct usage.
The idiom does not take an article.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, it is too informal and implies you lost control.
Yes, it is exclusively for anger.
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