NOUN

Befürchtung/bəˈfʏʁçtʊŋ/fear; apprehension; concern

Befürchtung is a German noun that means fear, apprehension, or concern. It is pronounced /bəˈfʏʁçtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Befürchtungen".

Definitions

1.a feeling of fear or worry that something bad might happen(emotion or mental state)

a.concern or anxiety about a possible negative event

Sie hatte große Befürchtungen wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung.She had great fears about the upcoming exam.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Befürchtungdie Befürchtungen
Genitiveder Befürchtungder Befürchtungen
Dativeder Befürchtungden Befürchtungen
Accusativedie Befürchtungdie Befürchtungen

Frequently asked questions

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

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