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Stimmungsschwankung

mood swing, sudden shift in emotional state

noun SHTIM-oonks-shvang-koong Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Stimmungsschwankung is used medically (e.g. in bipolar descriptions) and colloquially for anyone whose mood changes unpredictably. The plural Stimmungsschwankungen is far more common than the singular.

Examples

"Heftige Stimmungsschwankungen können ein Zeichen von emotionaler Erschöpfung sein."

Natural Translation

Severe mood swings can be a sign of emotional exhaustion.

Literal Translation

Severe mood-swings can a sign of emotional exhaustion be.

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