Dutch words for kids · Feelings
How to say “angry” in Dutch
Angry is a big feeling for little people. Having a word for it, in any language, is a step toward talking instead of shouting.
Angry in Dutch
boos
Sounds like ≈ BOHS
Good to know: Boos is the everyday word for angry. Before a noun: een boze leeuw.
Hear it in a song
Real lines from our Dutch songs, with the English meaning shown in the app:
Ben je boos?
Are you angry?
from Hoe Voel Je Je? (How Do You Feel?)
The song that teaches it
“Angry” is one of the key words in this song. Every line is shown in Dutch with its English meaning.
Practice ideas for parents
- 1Make your angriest face in the mirror and say boos, then laugh it off together.
- 2Ask a teddy why it's angry and help it feel better.
- 3Stomp like an angry bear, then breathe slowly and calm down.
Related Dutch words
“Angry” in other languages
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About the pronunciation: the “sounds like” spellings are rough English approximations for parents (capital letters show the stressed syllable). Dutchhas sounds English doesn't, so treat them as a starting point and let the songs be the model. Songs are original and produced with AI music tools. Ideas for using Dutch songs with your family.