Berserk vs Crazy vs Mad

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Berserk

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)

Crazy

InformalTop 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective

Mad

InformalTop 2000 (comum)B1adjective
Mais formal: BerserkMais comum: Crazy
 BerserkCrazyMad
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //bɜːˈzɜːk//🇺🇸 //bɜrˈzɜrk//🇬🇧 /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkreɪzi/"]/🇬🇧 /["/mæd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mæd/"]/
SignificadoVery angry or out of control.Very strange or unusual; not normal.angry or upset
ExemploAfter 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.
RegistroNeutroInformalInformal
Quão comumAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR-A2B1
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesgo 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, with
Antônimoscalm, sanecalm, sane, normalhappy, calm, pleased
Erros comunsConfused 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'.
Notas de usoUsed 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.

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Perguntas frequentes: Berserk vs Crazy vs Mad

Qual é a diferença entre Berserk, Crazy e Mad?

Berserk: Very angry or out of control. Crazy: Very strange or unusual; not normal. Mad: angry or upset

Qual é mais formal: Berserk, Crazy e Mad?

Berserk é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Berserk, Crazy e Mad?

Crazy é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Berserk, Crazy e Mad?

Mad é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

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.

Posso usar Berserk, Crazy e Mad de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Berserk, Crazy e Mad são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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