ängstlich
afraid
feeling fear or worry
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ängstlich synonyms
What's the difference between ängstlich / verängstigt / bange / furchtsam / ängstlich vor / besorgt
afraid — feeling fear or worry
Stronger and more specific: a person is clearly scared and feels fear.
Das Kind war verängstigt, als es den lauten Knall hörte.
Ребёнок испугался, когда услышал громкий хлопок.
Often means anxious or fearful; it can describe mild fear or worry.
Mir ist bange vor der Prüfung.
Я боюсь экзамена.
Describes someone who is easily scared and generally inclined to fear.
Der kleine Hund ist furchtsam und versteckt sich schnell.
Маленькая собака труслива и быстро прячется.
Shows what someone is afraid of; this expression usually needs an object with 'vor'.
Sie ist ängstlich vor großen Hunden.
Она боится больших собак.
More about worry and concern than direct fear.
Ich bin besorgt um meine Freundin.
Я беспокоюсь о своей подруге.
Means being tense and uneasy before an event; fear may be mild.
Vor dem Vortrag bin ich immer nervös.
Перед докладом я всегда нервничаю.
More like shy or timid, not necessarily afraid.
Das schüchterne Mädchen spricht nur leise.
Застенчивая девочка говорит только тихо.
A very strong reaction of horror or shock; much more intense than just 'afraid'.
Sie war entsetzt über die schlechte Nachricht.
Она была потрясена плохой новостью.
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ängstlich translation: afraid. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ängstlich
/ˈɛŋstlɪç/
ängstlich translation
afraid
ängstlich transcription
/ˈɛŋstlɪç/
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ängstlich meaning: what does it mean?
Angst oder Sorge empfindend
ängstlich pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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