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Furcht

dread

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Meaning of Furcht

strong fearful expectation

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German[fʊʁçt]
dread
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Furcht 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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Furcht synonyms

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What's the difference between Furcht / Angst / Sorge / Besorgnis / Panik

🇩🇪German
Furcht

A strong sudden fear or shock; often a reaction to something frightening or disturbing.

C1Often

Der laute Knall versetzte ihn in Schrecken.

Громкий хлопок поверг его в ужас.

🇩🇪German

General word for fear, anxiety, or worry; can describe both a feeling and the expectation that something bad may happen.

C1Very Often

Er hatte große Angst vor dem Ergebnis.

Он сильно боялся результата.

🇩🇪German

Concern about possible problems; milder and calmer than strong fear.

C1Very Often

Sie machte sich große Sorgen um ihre Familie.

Она сильно беспокоилась о своей семье.

🇩🇪German

Serious concern or anxiety; more formal and restrained than 'Sorge'.

C1Often

Die Besorgnis in der Bevölkerung wächst.

Беспокойство среди населения растёт.

🇩🇪German

Extreme, uncontrolled fear; usually sudden and accompanied by chaotic reactions.

C1Often

In der Menge brach Panik aus.

В толпе началась паника.

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How to pronounce Furcht and what this word means

Furcht translation: dread. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Furcht

[fʊʁçt]

Furcht translation

dread

Furcht transcription

[fʊʁçt]

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Furcht meaning: what does it mean?

starkes Gefühl von Angst und banger Erwartung vor etwas Schrecklichem

Furcht pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

Is Furcht part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

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Is Furcht part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

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