A2 Collocation Neutral

schlechte Laune haben.

Be in a bad mood.

Meaning

To feel irritable or unhappy.

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Cultural Background

Directness is valued; saying you have a bad mood is acceptable. Similar to Germany, but often expressed with more politeness markers. Often more reserved; might use 'nicht so gut drauf' instead. Often expected to be 'fine' in public; this phrase is more private.

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Use it to be honest

Germans appreciate honesty about your mood.

Meaning

To feel irritable or unhappy.

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Use it to be honest

Germans appreciate honesty about your mood.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

Ich ___ heute schlechte Laune.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: habe

The phrase is 'schlechte Laune haben'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

Ich ___ heute schlechte Laune.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: habe

The phrase is 'schlechte Laune haben'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but be careful. It's better to say 'Ich bin heute etwas gestresst'.

Related Phrases

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gute Laune haben

contrast

To be in a good mood

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