boosheid
anger, annoyance
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈboːs.ɦɛi̯t/
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Cultural Note
Boosheid is milder than 'woede' and covers everyday anger and annoyance. Dutch people tend to address boosheid directly and calmly -- the culture values 'bespreekbaarheid' (the ability to discuss things openly). Children are taught that being 'boos' is okay, but how you express it matters.
📝 Example Sentences
Zijn boosheid was terecht.
His anger was justified.
Praat erover in plaats van je boosheid op te kroppen.
Talk about it instead of bottling up your anger.
De boosheid verdween toen ze het begreep.
The anger disappeared when she understood.