Expressing feelings and emotions in English is easy. Emotions and feelings in English Expressing joy in English words
You did a great job!- You did a great job t's great! It's wonderful!- This is wonderful! It is wonderful! That's great! I'm so proud of you.- Wonderful! I'm very proud of you. Well done!- Great! Well done! You did it!- You did it! (i.e. they were able to do it) That's my boy! / That's my girl!- Well done!
2. Joy, happiness(Joy happiness)
It's great! That's great!- This is wonderful! Great! It's wonderful! That's wonderful!- It is wonderful! Wonderful! Great! Beautiful! Wonderful! Excellent! Terrific! (adjectives)- Great! Wonderful! Wonderful! Great! Amazing! (adjectives) What a wonderful day!- What a wonderful day! I love it!- I am delighted! I'm so happy!- I'm so happy! Just the thing!- Just what you need! That's exactly the thing that I wanted!- This is exactly what I wanted!
3. Disgust(Disgust)
It's terrible! / It's awful!- It's horrible! Terrible! /Awful! / Horrible!- Terrible! How disgusting!- How disgusting! I hate it!- I hate it! / Hate! I can't stand it!- I can’t stand this! It was the worst party (trip, food, day, etc.) in my whole life!— It was the worst party (travel, food, day, etc.) of my entire life!
4. Indifference(Indifference)
It doesn't make any difference to me.- It makes no difference to me. It doesn't matter.- It doesn't matter. It's all the same to me.- I don't care. I don't care.- It doesn't bother me. / I don't care. I couldn't care less.- I don't care at all. / I don’t care at all. Suit yourself.- Do as you want (I don’t care).
I wish you wouldn’t take my books without permission.“I wish you wouldn’t take my books without permission.” I thought I told you not to smoke in this room.“I thought I told you not to smoke in this room.” I thought I asked you to be here by nine o’clock.“I thought I asked you to be here by nine o’clock.” How many times do I have to tell you to turn off the light when you leave?“How many times do I have to tell you to turn off the lights when you leave?” Oh, how could you?- How could you? You should be ashamed of yourself.- You must be ashamed. Shame on you!- Shame on you!
6.
When someone is bothering / annoying you(When someone bothers / pesters you)
Leave me alone!- Leave me alone! Mind your own business, will you?- Mind your own business! Stop bothering me!- Stop bothering me! / Stop pestering me! Lay off! (slang)- Leave me alone! (slang) Get lost! (slang)- Go away! / Disappear! (slang)
Why on earth should I do it?- Why on earth should I do this? Who (the hell) do you think you are?- Who are you? / What do you think about yourself? How dare you!- How dare you! For heaven's sake! Oh God!- For heaven's sake! Oh my God! Oh darn! / Oh hell! /Damn! / Damn it!- Oh shit! That's it! / That does it!- Well, that's it! (i.e. patience has run out)
8.
Asking not to get angry(Please don't get angry)
Don't get upset.- Dont be upset. Calm down.- Calm down. Take it easy. Don't get mad!- Don't be annoyed! Cool it. (slang)- Cool down. / Don’t boil. (slang)
9.
Asking not to worry(Please don't worry)
Don't worry about it.- Do not worry about it. Don't worry. Everything will be all right.- Do not worry. Everything will be fine. Calm down. - Calm down. Take it easy.- Don't take it to heart. Relax.- Calm down. / Relax.
10. Sympathizing(Sympathy)
I'm sorry to hear that.- I'm sorry to hear it. I know how you feel.- I know how you feel. That's too bad.- It's a pity. Bad luck. /Hard luck. - Bad luck. Oh dear!- Oh my God!
11.
Encouraging(Encouragement)
Cheer up!- Don't be discouraged! / Be of good cheer! Everything will be all right!- Everything will be fine! It’s not the end of the world!- This is not the end of the world! Don't give up. Hang in there. - Do not give up. Hang in there. Don't worry. You'll be all right.- Don't worry. Everything will be ok.
12.
Surprise, disbelief(Surprise, disbelief)
Oh really? / Is that so?- Really? That's amazing!- This is amazing! That's incredible!- It is hard to believe! I’m really surprised that (he said it). - I'm very surprised that (he said that). No kidding? Are you serious?- No kidding? Seriously? You must be joking! You're kidding! - You must be joking! Are you joking! I can't believe it.- I can not believe it. It can't be true!- It can not be true!
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Good day, dear readers! Human relationships are not possible without the expression of feelings and moods of emotions. We get angry, irritated, surprised, happy. But how to express feelings and emotions in English? After all, we very often need to share our impressions, talk about our mood, express our feelings when communicating with native speakers of English.
Expressing emotions in English
First of all, the expression of our mood occurs through facial expressions, intonation and gestures, where translation is not required. How can you show your emotions when texting? Expressing emotions can be done in several ways:
Facial expressions, gestures and intonation - during live communication
Expressive vocabulary - when corresponding, you can directly say: I’m angry, I’m not happy, or this is amazing
Punctuation marks are very important when correspondence! The emotion is enhanced several times if punctuation marks are placed correctly. For example, compare “I am evil.” and “I’m evil!” or “I like it.” I like too!"
Using phrases - sometimes instead of direct words you can say a phrase that will say everything for you. For example, the phrase “What the hell?!” perfectly conveys your bewilderment and irritability
Well, everything is clear with facial expressions and punctuation marks, but we will now find out what words and phrases can convey emotions in English.
Every day we use emotional vocabulary to more accurately convey our feelings or describe our or someone else's state. For example, the word “interesting,” which we most often use to communicate our impression of a film, book, or train, gives the interlocutor very little information. But in the words “ thrilling"(exciting), "moving"(touching), "stunning"(amazing) or "disappointing"(disappointing) your emotions will find more vivid expression.
As you noticed, these are mostly adjectives, but there can also be adverbs. It is advisable to learn this table if you want to shine with your eloquence in a conversation with a foreigner in his native language.
How to express emotions through English phrases?
Sometimes a lot of words are not enough for any feelings or emotions to find expression. But one correctly chosen phrase can convey the whole range of your feelings. In English, as in Russian, there are such phrases. You just need to learn them and apply them correctly to show your or someone else’s attitude to something.
Knowing that you really love all kinds of tables, as they systematize information, I have again created a convenient list of colloquial, emotionally charged interrogative and exclamation phrases in English with translation.
Phrase
Translation
Phrase
Translation
Oh God! / Jesus Christ!
ABOUT! God!
Who cares?
Who cares?
So what?
So what?
I wish I knew
I wish I knew
I don't care
I do not care
Shocking!
Outrageous!
Why on earth???
So why?
I hate you!
I hate you!
I don't give a damn
I don't care I wanted
It's all the same to me
I do not care
My, my!
Well well!
How annoying!
What a shame!
I have no idea
I have no idea
What a drink!
Oh, what a pity!
What are you driving at?
What do you mean?
Leave me alone.
Leave me alone.
What (the hell) are you?
What are you even talking about?!
Let's drop this subject
Let's leave this topic
It's a waste of time
It's a waste of time
Oh, bother!
Damn it!
What of it?
So what?
The cheek!
What impudence!
It's a disgrace.
Ugliness!
Have a heart!
Have mercy!
It doesn't make sense
It does not make sense
That's not the point
This is off topic
I am running down.
I'm exhausted.
What is it now?
What else?
Watch your language!
Watch your language!
Stop pestering.
Don't bother me.
It doesn't matter
Doesn't matter
Spare me!
Take pity on me!
What's got into you?
What came over you?
To hell with you!
Go to hell!
Get out of here!
Get out of here!
What's next?
Phrases to express feelings in English! Save it to the wall and remember it! 1) Approval, praise, admiration (Approval, praise, admiration) You did a great job! You did a great job! It's great! It's wonderful! This is wonderful! It is wonderful! That"s great! I"m so proud of you. Wonderful! I'm very proud of you. Well done! Great! Well done! You did it! You did it! (i.e. they were able to do) That"s my boy! / That"s my girl! Well done! 2) Joy, happiness (Joy, happiness) It"s great! That"s great! This is wonderful! Great! It's wonderful! That's wonderful! It is wonderful! Wonderful! Great! Beautiful! Wonderful! Excellent! Terrific! (adjectives) Great! Wonderful! Wonderful! Great! Amazing! (adjectives) What a wonderful day! What a wonderful day! I love it! I am delighted! I"m so happy! I'm so happy! Just the thing! Just what you need! That"s exactly the thing that I wanted! This is exactly what I wanted! 3) Disgust (Disgust) It's terrible! / It's awful! It's horrible! Terrible! /Awful! / Horrible! Terrible! How disgusting! How disgusting! I hate it! I hate it! / Hate! I can't stand it! I can't stand it! It was the worst party (trip, food, day, etc.) in my whole life! It was the worst party (trip, food, day, etc.) in my whole life life! 4) Indifference It doesn't make any difference to me. It doesn't matter to me. It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter. It's all the same to me. I don't care. I don't care. It doesn't bother me. / I don't care. I couldn't care less. I don't care at all. / I don’t care at all. Suit yourself. Do as you please (I don't care). 5) Complaining, annoyance, disapproval (Complaints, irritation, disapproval) I wish you wouldn't take my books without permission. I would like you not to take my books without permission. I thought I told you not to smoke in this room. I thought I asked you to be here by nine o"clock. I thought I asked you to be here by nine o'clock. How many times do I have to tell you to turn off the light when you leave? How many times do I have to tell you to turn off the lights when you leave? Oh, how could you? How could you? You should be ashamed of yourself. You must be ashamed. Shame on you! Shame on you! 6) When someone is bothering / annoying you (When someone bothers / pesters you) Leave me alone! Leave me alone! Mind your own business, will you? Mind your own business! Stop bothering me! Stop bothering me! / Stop pestering me! Lay off! (slang) Leave me alone! (slang) Get lost! (slang) Go away! / Disappear! (slang) 7) Anger, annoyance, resentment (Anger, irritation, indignation) Why on earth should I do it? Why on earth should I do this? Who (the hell) do you think you are? Who are you? / What do you think about yourself? How dare you! How dare you! For heaven's sake! Oh God! For the sake of all that is holy! Oh God! Oh darn! / Oh hell! / Damn! / Damn it! Oh damn! That"s it! / That does it! Well, that's it! (i.e. patience has run out) 8) Asking not to get angry Don't get upset. Don't get upset. Calm down. Calm down. Take it easy. Don't take it to heart. Don't get mad! Don't be annoyed! Cool it. (slang) Cool down. / Don’t boil. (slang) 9) Asking not to worry Don"t worry about it. Don't worry about it. Don"t worry. Everything will be all right. Do not worry. Everything will be fine. Calm down. Calm down. Take it easy. Don't take it to heart. Relax. Calm down. / Relax. 10) Sympathizing I "m sorry to hear that. I'm sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I know how you feel. That"s too bad. It's a pity. Bad luck. / Hard luck. Bad luck. Oh dear! Oh my God! 11) Encouraging Cheer up! Cheer up! / Be of good cheer! Everything will be all right! Everything will be fine! It's not the end of the world! It's not the end of the world! Don't give up. Hang in there. Do not give up. Hang in there. Don't worry. You'll be all right. Don't worry. Everything will be ok. 12) Surprise, disbelief (Surprise, disbelief) Oh really? / Is that so? Really? That's amazing! This is amazing! That's incredible! It is hard to believe! I"m really surprised that (he said it). No kidding? Are you serious? No jokes? Seriously? You must be joking! You"re kidding! You must be joking! Are you joking! I can"t believe it. I can't believe it. It can"t be true! It can not be true!
Emotional phrases in English
Today we invite you to learn how to express emotions in English for everyday communication, which will make you sound natural. When communicating, we often use emotionally charged expressions. This helps us convey to our interlocutor the range of our feelings and makes our speech brighter.
How to express indifference in English
Indifference in English can be expressed in a few colloquial phrases. Correct intonation will help you convey your emotions more accurately. After all, you can say “I don’t care” both ironically and seriously, and even with a hint of threat in your voice.
I don’t care |keə| - I do not care;
It doesn’t bother me |ˈbɒðə| - it doesn’t bother me, it doesn’t bother me;
I don’t give a damn |dæm| - I don’t care;
I don’t give it a flying fuck |ˈflʌɪɪŋ fʌk| - I do not care;
It doesn’t matter |ˈmatə| - it doesn’t matter / it doesn’t matter;
It’s all the same to me - I don’t care;
Whatever |wɒtˈɛvə| - what's the difference;
It does nothing for me - it doesn’t affect me;
That's your problem, then - these are your problems.
Emotional phrases in English to express denial
When there are no words - only emotions, you still have to choose words to demonstrate to your interlocutor how you feel about the subject of conversation. Let's learn a few phrases that will help express denial.
I have no idea |aɪˈdɪə| - I have no idea;
I haven’t the slightest idea |ˈslaɪtɪst aɪˈdɪə| - I don’t have the slightest idea;
Haven’t the foggiest |ˈfɒɡɪɪst| - I don’t even have a vague idea / I don’t have the slightest idea;
It doesn’t make any sense - it doesn’t make any sense;
It’s all going right over my head - I can’t wrap my head around it;
It doesn’t prove a thing - it doesn’t prove anything;
Don’t you dare |deə| - you won’t dare;
Mind your own business - don’t mind your own business;
Oh, you don’t say - and don’t say / what are you saying;
I wish I knew - I would like to know;
That’s not the point - this does not relate to the essence of the issue;
It’s a waste of time;
It’s out of the question - there can be no question of this;
Never mind / Forget it - forget it;
I don’t know what to say - I don’t know what to say;
I’m speechless / There are no words - I have no words.
No way! - In no case;
Oh, damn! / Heck - damn it!
I can’t believe it - I can’t believe it;
Not a bit / Nothing of the kind - nothing like that.
Expressing positive emotions in English
Often we are so happy about something that without jubilant exclamations we can’t get anywhere. Let's look at useful expressions to help express joy and enthusiasm.
It feels good - I like it, it’s pleasant/tasty;
Absolutely - certainly;
Exactly so - to the point / exactly like that;
What a good chance/ I got lucky - That’s lucky;
Great stuff! - Great!
Hooray! Yippee! - Hooray!
Awesome |ˈɔːs(ə)m| - awesome;
It’s unbelievable - incredible;
It’s nice - it’s nice / excellent
Sounds good - sounds tempting (usually a response to an invitation or idea).
English question phrases to convey emotions
Sometimes questions are not a way to find out some information, but a way to express emotions or ask your interlocutor about something so that he understands that something went wrong.
So what? - So what?
Really? - Seriously?
Are you actually saying these words? -Are you seriously saying this now?
Who cares? - Who cares?
What the hell? - What the heck?
What the heck? - What the hell is this?
What for? - For what?
What do you mean? - What do you mean? / In terms of?
Why on earth? - So why? / What the hell?
What are you driving at? - What are you getting at?
What of it? - So what?
These phrases for expressing emotions in English sound very natural and add richness to your speech. The main thing is to use them when it is really appropriate.
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The richness of a language is the range of information it can convey. For example, information about feelings and emotions. Feelings in English are conveyed easily and expressively - many metaphors and epithets have been invented for them. We have recently been inspired by beautiful and succinct quotes in English. And this time we will find original adjectives and verbs of feelings in English.
Verbs of feelings in English
The smaller the vocabulary, the simpler the phrases with which we express our thoughts and feelings. Therefore, new English words of feelings will bring you double benefit. Firstly, you will expand your vocabulary and be able to effectively describe your emotions in English. Secondly, the impression will be made of you as a person who speaks not just basic, but quite literary English. All you need to do is remember these English verbs:
Adore - to adore
Cherish – to cherish
Court - to look after, that is, to show signs of attention
Enchant - to bewitch, to enchant
Fancy - to love
Idolize - to idealize someone, to make an idol out of him
True love - true love
Worship - to worship
Like – to love/like
Prefer - prefer
Respect - respect
Esteem - to appreciate
Praise - to praise
Suffer - to suffer
Endure - endure
Bear - take out
Stand - stand
Give up/in - give up
Surrender - capitulate
Complain - complain
Weep - cry
Worry - to worry
Comfort - to comfort
Calm oneself - calm down
Smile - smile
Laugh - laugh
Rejoice - to rejoice
Enjoy – enjoy
These verbs represent the most common feelings in English. When you learn to use them fluently in writing and speaking, continue to learn new ones from books and films. You will find a suitable selection of audiobooks in English, and with subtitles for learning English.
Vivid emotions in English
There are feelings that simply cannot be expressed in one word. Or you want to express yourself as beautifully as possible in order to impress your interlocutor. In any case, English phrases that convey a description of a person’s feelings in different situations and moods will help you in solving this problem:
The light of my life - light in my life
It's great! It's wonderful! This is wonderful! It is wonderful!
A dream come true - a dream that has become reality
It was the worst party (trip, food, day, etc.) in my whole life! This was the worst party (travel, food, day, etc.) of my entire life!
The best thing that ever happened to me - the best thing that ever happened to me
You should be ashamed of yourself. You must be ashamed.
My perfect match - my ideal soul mate
Just the thing! Just what you need!
Don't worry. You'll be all right. Don't worry. Everything will be ok.
That's exactly the thing that I wanted! This is exactly what I wanted!
Take it easy. Don't take it to heart.
The one I’ve always wished for - the one that I always needed
No kidding? Are you serious? No kidding? Seriously?
The one for me - my only one
Well done! Great! Well done!
As you can see, verbs alone are not enough to express strong emotions in English - adjectives and adverbs are used. And if someone shares such deep experiences with you, it would be appropriate for you to respond: “I know how you feel” (I know how you feel). And now, knowing and understanding these expressions, you are absolutely right.
Again about feelings in English
When new words and phrases stop surprising you (It’s very surprising to hear this! How strange!), check your stock of English words for expressing feelings using this list. This will be more difficult, since phrases in Russian are given first, and then their translation into English is given for your self-test.
List of words about feelings in English:
Fall in love
To love – love
Like – like
prefer
Respect
Appreciate – esteem
Praise - praise
hate
Dislike – dislike
Ignore – disregard
Scold – scold
Quarrel – quarrel
reproach – reproach
accuse - accuse
envy – envy
suffer
endure – endure
bear
Stand - stand
Give up/in
Surrender
complain
Cry/scream – cry
cry - weep
worry
comfort
Calm down – calm oneself
Smile – smile
Laugh – laugh
rejoice
Enjoy – enjoy
Be proud
boast - boast
To be conceited – put on airs
To be timid - to be shy
Be modest - be modest
Be insolent - be insolent
Take care - care
Not to care - neglect
shirk - shirk
get tired
get tired - be tired
To be lazy – be lazy
to excite – agitate
excite – excite
Touch deeply – move
fear
scare
surprise
offend – hurt
Insult – offend
wound - wound
Be angry - be angry
List of words that describe emotions in English:
satisfaction - satisfaction
indness - kindness
determination - determination
optimism - optimism
courage - courage
sympathy - sympathy
confusion - confusion
boredom - boredom
loneliness - loneliness
nostalgia - nostalgia
When expressing any feeling in English or any other language, the main thing is to make sure that your emotions correspond to the situation, and then do not be shy about the sincerity of your experiences. Just let most of them be pleasant ;)
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