woede
fury, rage, wrath
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈwu.də/
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Cultural Note
Woede represents intense, explosive anger in Dutch. The Dutch cultural norm of 'doe maar normaal' (just act normal) means public displays of woede are generally frowned upon, though expressing it privately is accepted. The related adjective 'woedend' (furious) is very common.
📝 Example Sentences
Zijn woede was niet meer te bedwingen.
His rage could no longer be contained.
Ze schreeuwde van woede.
She screamed with fury.
De woede ebde langzaam weg.
The rage slowly ebbed away.