German Phrase
Fühlst du dich wütend?
Meaning
This question asks the listener whether they are feeling angry at the moment. It is a direct way to check someone’s emotional state and can be used both in casual conversation and in more caring contexts.
When to use
Use it when you notice signs of irritation, after a heated discussion, or simply to ask a friend how they feel. It works well in informal settings with people you address with ‘du’.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Fühlstdudichwütend?
Verb conjugation (fühlen)
‘Fühlen’ is conjugated as ‘fühlst’ for the 2nd person singular (du) in the present tense.
Reflexive pronoun
When talking about one’s own feelings, ‘fühlen’ requires the reflexive pronoun ‘dich’ (accusative) with ‘du’.
Adjective after reflexive verb
The adjective ‘wütend’ follows the reflexive construction and stays unchanged because it describes a state, not a noun.
Yes‑no question formation
In German, a yes‑no question is formed by inverting the verb and the subject: ‘Fühlst du … ?’
🗨In Conversation
Fühlst du dich wütend?
Do you feel angry?
Ja, ein bisschen. Und du?
Yes, a little. And you?
✕Common Mistakes
Fühlst du wütend?
Missing the reflexive pronoun ‘dich’; German requires ‘sich fühlen’ for personal feelings.
Fühlst du dich wütend?
The sentence is correct, but learners sometimes add an extra ‘sein’ – e.g., ‘Bist du wütend?’ – which changes the nuance.
↔Alternatives
Bist du wütend?
Are you angry?
Bist du verärgert?
Are you upset?
Hast du Ärger?
Do you have anger?
Cultural Tip
German speakers tend to be straightforward about emotions, but ‘wütend’ is a strong word. If you want to sound softer, use ‘verärgert’ or ‘genervt’. Also, remember that the reflexive form ‘dich fühlen’ is the natural way to talk about personal feelings, whereas ‘bist du wütend?’ is more about the state itself.