ADJECTIVE

ängstlich/ˈɛŋstlɪç/anxious; fearful; timid

ängstlich is a German adjective that means anxious, fearful, or timid. It is pronounced /ˈɛŋstlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "ängstlicher" and "ängstlichsten".

Definitions

1.easily frightened or prone to anxiety(personality/feeling)

a.showing or feeling fear or worry

Das Kind ist sehr ängstlich und versteckt sich bei jedem lauten Geräusch.The child is very anxious and hides at every loud noise.

b.timid or lacking in courage

Er ist ängstlich und traut sich nicht, im Dunkeln nach Hause zu gehen.He is timid and doesn't dare to go home in the dark.

Adjective Forms

Positiveängstlich
Comparativeängstlicher
Superlativeängstlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "ängstlich" mean in English?
"ängstlich" means anxious, fearful, or timid. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "ängstlich"?
"ängstlich" is pronounced /ˈɛŋstlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "ängstlich"?
The comparative of "ängstlich" is "ängstlicher" and the superlative is "ängstlichsten".
What part of speech is "ängstlich"?
"ängstlich" is a adjective in German.

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