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Ausraster

English translation: fit/outburst of anger/rage

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German term or phrase:Ausraster
English translation:fit/outburst of anger/rage
Entered by: Ulrike Kraemer

08:14 Mar 2, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Psychology / Social Work
German term or phrase: Ausraster
Aus einem bericht den ein Gerichter vorliest:

"Bericht uber drohende Kindeswohlgefährdung:
Aufgrund eigener Telefonate, zweier Hinweise durch Mitarbeiter der ARGE, durch eingegange anonyme Hinweise und ausührliche Berichte der Mutter der Kindesmutter...spitzen sich die Auffälligkeiten und heftigen *Ausraster* der Kindemutter in erheblicher Weise zu,...dass Sorgen bestehen, die Kindesmutter kann zukünftig auch der Tochter gegenueber – neceb den Verbalen aggressionen – körperlich aggressive werden."
Jon Fedler
Local time: 13:10
fit (of rage) / tantrum
Explanation:
... my two cents ...
Selected response from:

Ulrike Kraemer
Germany
Local time: 12:10
Grading comment
thanks
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
2 +3fit (of rage) / tantrum
Ulrike Kraemer
3 +1loss of temper
Nicole Schnell
3 +1(extreme) violent/aggressive/ uncontrolled outbursts // uncontrolled fits of anger/rage
Francis Lee (X)
2lapses (in judgement)
Jonathan MacKerron


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
loss of temper


Explanation:
"Disruptive or undesirable behavior in response to unmet needs or desires. Emotional outbursts when denied satisfaction. Loss of temper. Inability to control emotions due to decreased tolerance to frustration. Behaviors used to attempt to force others to satisfy their own needs or desires."



    Reference: http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:rsO8fXoBzA4J:health.allr...
Nicole Schnell
United States
Local time: 03:10
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Beate Petersen: I think this is most appropriate
2 hrs
  -> Thank you, Beate!
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +3
fit (of rage) / tantrum


Explanation:
... my two cents ...

Ulrike Kraemer
Germany
Local time: 12:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lori Dendy-Molz: With 'fit of rage' here.
34 mins
agree  sylvie malich (X): not tantrum
1 hr
agree  TonyTK: wid de wimmin
2 hrs
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
lapses (in judgement)


Explanation:
at first view

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Note added at 5 mins (2007-03-02 08:20:19 GMT)
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blow-ups

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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-03-02 10:49:35 GMT)
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fits of temper / outbursts

Jonathan MacKerron
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 47

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Francis Lee (X): "blow-ups"? Sounds like a case of flatulence or photography, oder? ;-)
6 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(extreme) violent/aggressive/ uncontrolled outbursts // uncontrolled fits of anger/rage


Explanation:
Various options here. Like LilBalu, my first thought was "fits", but it does need a qualifier. Then again, perhaps "outburst" is closer to the original, as "fits" could imply something lasting more than just a second or two ...

“the father’s extreme jealousy results in uncontrolled outburst
and anger.”
http://www.tsc.state.tn.us/OPINIONS/TCA/PDF/022/TaylorTLY.pd...

Zidane explains -- partly -- what caused his violent World Cup outburst
http://www.tampabaylive.com/stories/2006/07/060713worldcup.s...
(... an infamous occurence that in Germany was definitely described as an "Ausraster"!)

Francis Lee (X)
Local time: 12:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  TonyTK: Perhaps "wanger" is the word you're looking for. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A20363636
2 hrs
  -> Let's face it - Robbo's an authority. Shame for the innocent and understandably frustrated Adebayor, though ...
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