Angst
/aŋst/Fear or anxiety, often intense or irrational
Sie hat große Angst vor Spinnen.
She has a great fear of spiders.
Die Angst vor dem Unbekannten ist menschlich.
Fear of the unknown is human.
In German, 'Angst' is often used to describe a more profound or existential fear compared to the English 'fear' or 'anxiety'.
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💡Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Angst' is always capitalized in German, as all nouns are.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
In German, 'Angst' can be used in both casual and philosophical contexts, but it often carries a stronger emotional weight than the English 'fear'.
📖Word Origin
From Old High German 'angust', meaning 'narrowness' or 'distress', related to the feeling of being constricted or oppressed.
📝Usage Notes
'Angst' is a common noun in German and is always capitalized. It can refer to both everyday fears and deeper existential anxieties.