NOUN
dieLaune/ˈlaʊ̯nə/mood; temper; whim
Laune is a German noun that means mood, temper, or whim. It is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯nə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Launen".
Definitions
1.a person’s emotional or mental state at a given moment(emotional state)
a.good or bad mood
Heute habe ich richtig gute Laune.—Today I am in a really good mood.
b.to be in a particular mood
Er ist heute nicht in der Laune, zu feiern.—He isn't in the mood to celebrate today.
2.a sudden and impulsive idea or action(caprice or whim)
a.whim, impulse
Sie kaufte das Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.—She bought the dress on a whim.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Laune | die Launen |
| Genitive | der Laune | der Launen |
| Dative | der Laune | den Launen |
| Accusative | die Laune | die Launen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Laune" mean in English?
- "Laune" means mood, temper, or whim. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Laune"?
- "Laune" is pronounced /ˈlaʊ̯nə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Laune" der, die, or das?
- "Laune" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Laune"?
- The plural of "Laune" is "Launen".
- What part of speech is "Laune"?
- "Laune" is a noun in German.
