bang
afraid, scared, frightened
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/bɑŋ/
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Cultural Note
Bang is one of the first emotion words Dutch children learn. The phrase 'bang zijn voor' (to be afraid of) is used with a preposition, unlike English. A common reassuring phrase is 'niet bang zijn' (don't be afraid), often shortened to just 'niet bang!' in informal speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik ben bang in het donker.
I'm afraid of the dark.
Ben je bang voor spinnen?
Are you afraid of spiders?
Je hoeft niet bang te zijn.
You don't need to be scared.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | bang |
| inflected | bange |
| comparative | banger |
| superlative | bangst |