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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Angst | die Ängste |
| Genitive | der Angst | der Ängste |
| Dative | der Angst | den Ängsten |
| Accusative | die Angst | die 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.
