Angst
fear, anxiety, dread, angst
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/aŋst/
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Cultural Note
Another German word borrowed directly into English, though with a narrower meaning in English (existential dread). In German, 'Angst' covers everything from mild worry to deep terror. The phrase 'Angst haben vor' (to be afraid of) is essential everyday vocabulary. Existentialist philosophers like Heidegger and Kierkegaard made the German concept of Angst internationally famous.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich habe Angst vor der Prüfung.
I'm afraid of the exam.
Die Angst vor dem Alleinsein ist weit verbreitet.
The fear of being alone is widespread.
Hab keine Angst, ich bin bei dir.
Don't be afraid, I'm with you.