launenhaft

moody; temperamental; capricious

English translations

  1. 01

    capricious

  2. 02

    whimsical

  3. 03

    moody

Word details

German meaning
Launenhaft bedeutet unbeständig, unberechenbar in der Stimmung oder im Verhalten.
English meaning
Capricious
Synonym
unberechenbar, kapriziös
German example
Ihr launenhaftes Verhalten machte es schwierig, mit ihr zu planen.
English example
Her capricious behavior made it difficult to make plans with her.
Comparative
launenhafterSuperlative: am launenhaftesten

Example sentences with “launenhaft”

  1. Das Wetter im April ist oft launenhaft. (The weather in April is often capricious.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'launenhaft' and 'launisch'?

They are near-synonyms. 'Launenhaft' leans slightly more towards 'capricious' or 'unpredictable', while 'launisch' is frequently used to describe a person's temperament/moodiness.