NOUN

Angst/aŋst/fear; anxiety

Angst is a German noun that means fear or anxiety. It is pronounced /aŋst/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ängste".

Definitions

1.intense unpleasant emotion caused by perceived danger or threat(emotion)

a.strong feeling of fear, worry, or apprehension

Er hat Angst vor Spinnen.He is afraid of spiders.

2.concern or worry about future events(concern)

a.anxiety or uneasy anticipation

Viele Menschen haben Angst um ihre Arbeitsplätze.Many people are worried about their jobs.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Angstdie Ängste
Genitiveder Angstder Ängste
Dativeder Angstden Ängsten
Accusativedie Angstdie Ängste

Frequently asked questions

What does "Angst" mean in English?
"Angst" means fear or anxiety. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Angst"?
"Angst" is pronounced /aŋst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Angst" der, die, or das?
"Angst" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Angst"?
The plural of "Angst" is "Ängste".
What part of speech is "Angst"?
"Angst" is a noun in German.

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