schlecht gelaunt werden
get in a bad mood
The German phrase 'schlecht gelaunt werden' is the equivalent of 'get in a bad mood' in English. It is used to describe the process of becoming irritable, annoyed, or upset. The phrase is often used in the context of a person's mood changing due to a negative situation or experience.
Example sentences using: schlecht gelaunt werden
Wenn es regnet, kann ich oft schlecht gelaunt werden.
When it rains, I can often become bad-tempered.
This phrase expresses a common feeling many people have when the weather is unpleasant. 'Schlecht gelaunt werden' translates to 'become bad-tempered' and it implies a change in mood due to a certain condition, in this case, rain.
Kinder können schlecht gelaunt werden, wenn sie müde sind.
Children can get grumpy when they are tired.
This phrase is often used by parents or caregivers to describe a child's mood change as a result of tiredness. The verb 'schlecht gelaunt werden' here reflects the immediate mood change in response to being tired.
Er wird oft schlecht gelaunt, wenn er hungrig ist.
He often becomes irritable when he is hungry.
This phrase describes a situation when a person's mood changes negatively due to hunger. The verb 'schlecht gelaunt werden' means 'becoming bad-tempered', and it indicates the transition of the person's mood to a less pleasant state driven by hunger.