Adjectives for Feelings
In this lesson of the Learn German course, you'll learn German adjectives for expressing feelings and emotions. The grammar of German adjectives is discussed in the Adjectives lesson.
Online flashcards and a quiz are included in the lesson to help you learn the adjectives included in this lesson.
German Adjectives
Here are some German adjectives that describe feelings and emotions.
| abgelenkt | distracted |
| amüsiert | amused |
| angespannt | tense |
| ängstlich | anxious, afraid |
| apathisch | apathetic |
| aufgeregt | excited, agitated |
| bedrückt | glum, depressed |
| beeindruckt | impressed |
| beschäftigt | busy |
| befriedigt | satisfied |
| begeistert | excited |
| beleidigt | offended |
| berührt | touched, moved |
| beschämt | ashamed |
| besorgt | worried |
| betrogen | betrayed, deceived |
| beunruhigt | concerned |
| bewegt | moved |
| böse | angry, bad |
| dankbar | thankful |
| deprimiert | depressed |
| ehrgeizig | ambitious |
| einsam | lonely |
| ehrlich | honest |
| eifersüchtig | jealous |
| einsam | lonely |
| entmutigt | discouraged |
| entschlossen | determined |
| entspannt | relaxed |
| enttäuscht | disappointed |
| erfreut | pleased |
| erleichtert | relieved |
| erschöpft | exhausted |
| erschreckt | frightened |
| erschrocken | shocked |
| erstaunt | astonished |
| froh | glad |
| fröhlich | cheerful |
| frustriert | frustrated |
| geduldig | patient |
| gelangweilt | bored |
| glücklich | happy |
| heiter | cheerful, serene |
| inspiriert | inspired |
| interessiert | interesting |
| irritiert | irritated |
| motiviert | motivated |
| müde | tired |
| mutig | brave, courageous |
| nachdenklich | thoughtful |
| nachtragend | resentful |
| neidisch | envious |
| nervös | nervous |
| optimistisch | optimistic |
| pessimistisch | pessimistic |
| rachsüchtig | vengeful, vindictive |
| ruhig | calm |
| schläfrig | sleepy |
| scheu | shy |
| selbstbewusst | confident |
| sorgenfrei | carefree |
| stolz | proud |
| tapfer | brave, courageous |
| traurig | sad |
| unbeeindruckt | unimpressed |
| überrascht | surprised |
| überwältigt | overwhelmed |
| unentschlossen | undecided |
| ungeduldig | impatient |
| unglücklich | unhappy |
| verängstigt | scared |
| verärgert | annoyed |
| verblüfft | stunned |
| verlegen | embarrassed |
| verliebt | in love |
| verwirrt | confused |
| verwundert | astonished |
| verzweifelt | desparate |
| vorsichtig | careful |
| wütend | furious |
| zufrieden | pleased, contented |
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Adjective Flashcards
Here are some flashcards to help you learn the German adjectives included in this lesson.