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Angst

fear

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Meaning of Angst

response to danger

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German[aŋst]
fear
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Angst belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Angst synonyms

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What's the difference between Angst / Furcht / Panik / Besorgnis / Befürchtung / Unsicherheit

🇩🇪German
Angst

Strong sudden fear, often with a feeling of shock or horror.

A1Often

Der Knall versetzte ihn in Schrecken.

Грохот поверг его в ужас.

🇩🇪German

Neutral word for fear of danger or something unpleasant.

A1Often

Er hat Furcht vor dem Hund.

Он боится собаки.

🇩🇪German

Very strong fear, when a person loses calm and reacts in a chaotic way.

A1Very Often

Im Notfall geriet sie in Panik.

В чрезвычайной ситуации она запаниковала.

🇩🇪German

Worry about a possible problem; weaker than fear.

A1Very Often

Sie spürte Besorgnis wegen des Wetters.

Она испытывала беспокойство из-за погоды.

🇩🇪German

A concern that something bad may happen in the future.

A1Often

Meine Befürchtung war, dass es regnen würde.

Я опасался, что пойдет дождь.

🇩🇪German

Uncertainty or lack of confidence; not always strong fear.

A1Very Often

Seine Unsicherheit war deutlich zu sehen.

Его неуверенность была хорошо заметна.

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How to pronounce Angst and what this word means

Angst translation: fear. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Angst

[aŋst]

Angst translation

fear

Angst transcription

[aŋst]

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Angst meaning: what does it mean?

Gefühl oder Reaktion auf eine wahrgenommene Gefahr

Angst pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Angst is pronounced as [aŋst]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Angst part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

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Is Angst part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

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