Translation of German word "Angst" to English
dieAngst
/aŋst/
Meaning
NounA surname.
How to use
The feminine noun Angst ('fear / anxiety') declines regularly. In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Ängste (die Ängste). To say 'to be afraid of someone/something', use the idiom Angst haben vor + dative case (Ich habe Angst vor Spinnen — I am afraid of spiders).
🇬🇧 English
Angst
Example
Ich habe Angst vor dem Dunkeln.
I have fear of the dark.
Ich habe Angst vor dem Tod.
I have fear of death.
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Common phrases
- Angst haben vor— to be afraid / scared of (requires preposition 'vor' + dative)
- keine Angst!— don't worry! / no fear! / don't be afraid!
- Todesangst— mortal fear / terror (related compound)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Angst"?▼
The German word "die Angst" is defined as: "A surname."
What does the German word "die Angst" mean?▼
The German word "die Angst" means "Angst" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich habe Angst vor dem Dunkeln." (which translates as "I have fear of the dark.").
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