Schlecht gelaunt sein
Example: Er war gestern den ganzen Tag schlecht gelaunt und mürrisch.
Definition
"Schlecht gelaunt sein" means to be in a bad mood, feeling irritable, grumpy, or unhappy. It describes a temporary state where someone is not cheerful or pleasant, often showing annoyance or dissatisfaction with their surroundings or situation.
Etymology
The phrase "schlecht gelaunt sein" comes from German, where "schlecht" means bad or poor, and "gelaunt" is derived from "Laune," meaning mood. So, it literally translates to 'to be of bad mood.' The expression reflects how moods were historically described as weather or conditions, much like 'being in a blue mood' in English.
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