Translation of Polish word "lęk" to English
lęk
/lɛŋk/
Meaning
NounAn unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
How to use
Lęk ('anxiety / fear / phobia') is masculine. Lęk przed przyszłością.
🇬🇧 English
anxiety
Structure Guide
Polish Word: lęk
Translation: anxiety
Example Sentences
Adwokat zbadał ten lęk uważnie.
The lawyer studied this anxiety carefully.
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Common phrases
- lęk przed— fear of / anxiety about
- pokonać lęk— to overcome fear / anxiety
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