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Furcht
/fʊʁçt/
fear
Sie hatte große Furcht vor der Dunkelheit.
She had great fear of the darkness.
general
A feeling of anxiety or dread caused by the expectation of danger or pain.
Die Kinder hatten Furcht vor dem lauten Gewitter.
The children were afraid of the loud thunderstorm.
Often used to describe a strong, sometimes irrational fear.
formal
Respect or awe, often for someone in a position of authority.
Er hatte Furcht vor dem Richter.
He had respect for the judge.
In formal contexts, 'Furcht' can imply reverence or deference.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
In formal contexts, 'Furcht' can mean 'awe' or 'reverence', not just 'fear'.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
In everyday speech, 'Angst' is often preferred over 'Furcht' for general fear.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'vurht', from Old High German 'furiht', related to Old English 'fyrht' (fear).
Usage Notes
While 'Furcht' can mean both 'fear' and 'awe', the latter sense is more formal and less common in modern usage.
Word Breakdown
Furcht
fear or awe
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