Berserk vs Crazy vs Mad vs Wild

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Berserk

Über 10.000 (seltener)

Crazy

InformellTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective

Mad

InformellTop 2.000 (häufig)B1adjective

Wild

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective
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Aussprache🇬🇧 //bɜːˈzɜːk//🇺🇸 //bɜrˈzɜrk//🇬🇧 /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/🇬🇧 /["/mæd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mæd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/waɪld/"]/🇺🇸 /["/waɪld/"]/
BedeutungVery angry or out of control.Very strange or unusual; not normal.angry or upsetLiving or growing in nature; not controlled or tamed.
BeispielAfter hearing the news, he went completely berserk.She has a crazy idea about how to solve the problem.I was so mad when I found out someone had used my laptop without asking.The wild animals in the jungle were fascinating to watch.
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Kollokationengo berserk, berserk with anger, behave berserkbe, seem, sound, really, absolutely, completely, with, be, go, drive somebody, absolutely, completely, at, be, seem, sound, really, absolutely, completely, withbe, look, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, with, be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, with, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, withbe, grow, live, truly, be, grow, live, truly, be, look, go, extremely, fairly, very, with, let your imagination run wild, be, look, go, extremely, fairly, very, with, let your imagination run wild
Antonymecalm, sanecalm, sane, normalhappy, calm, pleasedtame, domestic, controlled
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'berserk' as just a physical state without emotional context., Used as a noun instead of an adjective.'Crazy' should not be used to describe mental health issues as it's considered insensitive., Learners often confuse 'crazy' with 'wild' when they mean 'uncontrolled'., Sometimes used as a noun ('the crazy'), which is incorrect.Using 'mad' in formal writing., Mixing up 'mad' with 'crazy'—they have different meanings., Saying 'mad of' instead of 'mad at'.Confused with 'mild' when describing temperature., Used to describe something as disorganized instead of 'chaotic'., Misused in a formal context where a more precise term is needed.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed to describe someone behaving wildly or extremely. Typically informal, but can be neutral in literary contexts.Used in informal contexts to describe something that is surprising, wild, or insane. Avoid in formal writings or professional settings.It's commonly used in casual conversations to express anger. Avoid using it in formal situations, as it may be seen as childish.Use 'wild' to describe animals or plants that are not domesticated. It can also describe behaviors that are uncontrolled or exciting. Avoid in formal writing when a more specific term is available.

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Häufige Fragen: Berserk vs Crazy vs Mad vs Wild

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Berserk, Crazy, Mad und Wild?

Berserk: Very angry or out of control. Crazy: Very strange or unusual; not normal. Mad: angry or upset Wild: Living or growing in nature; not controlled or tamed.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Berserk, Crazy, Mad und Wild?

Mad ist das höchste Niveau, bei B1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Berserk: After hearing the news, he went completely berserk. Crazy: She has a crazy idea about how to solve the problem. Mad: I was so mad when I found out someone had used my laptop without asking. Wild: The wild animals in the jungle were fascinating to watch.

Kann ich Berserk, Crazy, Mad und Wild austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Berserk, Crazy, Mad und Wild sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.