der Grimm
Translation
wrath, fury, rage
Examples
Sein Grimm war schrecklich anzusehen.
His wrath was terrible to behold.
Er packte ihn voller Grimm am Kragen.
He grabbed him by the collar, full of fury.
Der Grimm des Volkes entlud sich in Protesten.
The people's fury erupted in protests.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) wrath someone's wrath Sein Grimm war schrecklich.
full of fury full of fury Er handelte voller Grimm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wut (rage), Zorn (wrath); Antonyms: Sanftmut (gentleness)
Etymology
From Old High German 'grim', meaning 'fierce, angry'. Cognate with English 'grim'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'grim'. 'Der Grimm' is the noun form of that feeling – a deep, stern anger.