die Angst, ¨-e
fear
Ein Gefühl, bei dem man sich unsicher oder bedroht fühlt und Sorgen hat, dass etwas Schlimmes passieren könnte.
The German word "Angst" is a noun meaning "fear," "anxiety," or "dread."
It stands alone and is not a compound, so no components to explain here.
Similar words in German include:
- Furcht (fear, often more specific or immediate)
- Schrecken (fright, shock)
- Besorgnis (worry, concern)
Difference:
- Angst generally implies a deeper, sometimes vague or chronic feeling of anxiety or existential fear.
- Furcht is usually more direct and related to a concrete threat.
- Schrecken is more sudden, intense fear or shock.
- Besorgnis is milder, more about worry or concern rather than fear.
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Examples
Kinder haben manchmal Angst vor der Dunkelheit.noun
Children are sometimes afraid of the dark.
Vor Spinnen hat er große Angst.noun
He has a great fear of spiders.
Viele Menschen haben Angst vor Hunden.noun
Many people are afraid of dogs.
Meine Angst verschwand nach der Prüfung.noun
My fear disappeared after the exam.
Die Angst kam plötzlich, als es laut donnerte.noun
The fear came suddenly when it thundered loudly.
Sie versucht, ihre Angst vor hohen Gebäuden zu überwinden.noun
She tries to overcome her fear of tall buildings.
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