A strong feeling of anger, often in response to something perceived as unfair or hurtful.
Natural examples
Sein Zorn über die ungerechte Entscheidung war deutlich zu hören.
His anger about the unfair decision was easy to hear.
Sie sprach ruhig, obwohl sie großen Zorn empfand.
She spoke calmly despite feeling great anger.
Der Zorn der Anwohner richtete sich gegen den Lärm.
The residents’ anger was directed at the noise.
Usage note
Zorn is masculine and usually has no plural. Both des Zorns and des Zornes are possible in the genitive.
Mini-lesson: Zorn
A strong feeling of anger, often in response to something perceived as unfair or hurtful. Zorn is masculine and usually has no plural. Both des Zorns and des Zornes are possible in the genitive.
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