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hysterisch werden

English translation of hysterisch werden

Get hysterical

The German phrase 'hysterisch werden' is used to express the idea of becoming hysterical or losing emotional control, often in a dramatic or exaggerated way. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when someone is extremely upset, frightened, or excited. The phrase is often used to describe a person's behavior rather than a state of being, and it can carry a negative connotation, implying that the person is overreacting or being irrational.


Example sentences using: hysterisch werden

Wenn du den ganzen Tag schlechte Nachrichten hörst, könntest du hysterisch werden.

English translation of Wenn du den ganzen Tag schlechte Nachrichten hörst, könntest du hysterisch werden.

If you listen to bad news all day, you could become hysterical.

This sentence describes a hypothetical scenario where the act of constantly hearing bad news might lead someone to become hysterical.

Sie versuchte, ruhig zu bleiben, aber sie konnte nicht verhindern, dass sie hysterisch wurde.

English translation of Sie versuchte, ruhig zu bleiben, aber sie konnte nicht verhindern, dass sie hysterisch wurde.

She tried to stay calm, but she couldn't prevent becoming hysterical.

The sentence narrates a situation in which despite attempts to stay calm, the subject was not successful and ended up becoming hysterical.

Nach dem erschreckenden Film könnte man leicht hysterisch werden.

English translation of Nach dem erschreckenden Film könnte man leicht hysterisch werden.

After the scary movie, one could easily become hysterical.

This sentence describes a potential reaction to a scary movie. The intense emotions provoked by such a film could potentially lead someone to become hysterical.

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