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German - English (British) translations for "Angst"

"Angst" German translation

Translation

fear

Definition

"Angst"

Part of speech

noun

Gender

feminine

Translations

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Meaning: fear

Sie hat Angst vor Spinnen.

She is afraid of spiders.

Meaning: anxiety

Er leidet unter Angstzuständen.

He suffers from anxiety disorders.

Meaning: dread

Ich habe große Angst vor der Prüfung.

I have a great dread of the exam.

Meaning: apprehension

Die Angst vor dem Unbekannten hält ihn zurück.

The apprehension of the unknown holds him back.

Meaning: concern

Sie macht sich ständig Sorgen und hat Angst um ihre Kinder.

She constantly worries and is concerned about her children.


Examples

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A1: Ich habe Angst vor Spinnen.

A1: I am afraid of spiders.

A1: Er hat Angst im Dunkeln.

A1: He is afraid of the dark.

A1: Sie hat Angst vor Prüfungen.

A1: She is afraid of exams.

B1: Die Angst vor dem Versagen hindert ihn daran, neue Dinge auszuprobieren.

B1: The fear of failure prevents him from trying new things.

B1: Nachdem er den Horrorfilm gesehen hatte, konnte er nicht alleine schlafen gehen aus Angst vor Albträumen.

B1: After watching the horror movie, he couldn't sleep alone out of fear of nightmares.

B1: Trotz ihrer Angst vor Hunden hat sie beschlossen, einen Hund als Haustier zu adoptieren.

B1: Despite her fear of dogs, she has decided to adopt a dog as a pet.

C1: Seine Angst vor Ablehnung hat dazu geführt, dass er sich nie für einen neuen Job bewirbt.

C1: His fear of rejection has led him to never apply for a new job.

C1: Die Angst vor dem Tod kann das Leben eines Menschen stark beeinflussen und seine Entscheidungen beeinträchtigen.

C1: The fear of death can greatly influence a person's life and impair their decision-making.

C1: Angst ist eine natürliche Reaktion auf Bedrohungen, aber sie kann auch irrational sein und zu übermäßiger Sorge führen.

C1: Fear is a natural response to threats, but it can also be irrational and lead to excessive worry.


Advanced Description

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Angst is a German noun that translates to "fear" or "anxiety" in English. It is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses feelings of unease, worry, and apprehension.

In German culture, Angst has a deeper meaning than just fear or anxiety. It is often associated with existential concerns, such as the fear of death, the meaninglessness of life, or the uncertainty of the future.

Angst can also be used to describe a general sense of uneasiness or discomfort that arises from a specific situation or event. It is a common human experience and can manifest in various ways, including physical symptoms like increased heart rate, sweating, and restlessness.

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