A2Emotions
Die Fassung verlieren
To lose one's self-control, composure, or emotional stability, often in a moment of stress, anger, or despair
In German
Die Fassung verlieren
Dee FAS-sung fer-LEER-en
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo lose composure
Meaning
MeaningTo lose one's self-control, composure, or emotional stability, often in a moment of stress, anger, or despair.
Equivalent:"To lose one's composure / to lose one's cool"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Trotz der Provokationen versuchte er, nicht die Fassung zu verlieren.
Despite the provocations, he tried not to lose his composure.
- 2
Nach der schlechten Nachricht verlor sie völlig die Fassung.
After the bad news, she completely lost her composure.
FAQ
How do you say "To lose one's self-control, composure, or emotional stability, often in a moment of stress, anger, or despair" in German?
"To lose one's self-control, composure, or emotional stability, often in a moment of stress, anger, or despair" in German is "Die Fassung verlieren" (Dee FAS-sung fer-LEER-en). Example: Trotz der Provokationen versuchte er, nicht die Fassung zu verlieren..
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