NOUN
dieAngst/aŋst/fear; anxiety; worry
Angst is a German noun that means fear, anxiety, or worry. It is pronounced /aŋst/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ängste".
Definitions
1.the feeling of fear or anxiety about something dangerous, painful, or unknown(emotion)
a.general feeling of being afraid or anxious
Viele Menschen haben Angst vor Spinnen.—Many people are afraid of spiders.
b.specific worry or anxiety about a situation
Sie hat große Angst vor der Prüfung.—She is very anxious about the exam.
2.concern or worry about possible problems or bad events(concern)
a.plural: various personal or societal worries
Die Ängste der Bevölkerung nehmen zu.—The worries of the population are increasing.
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, anxiety, or worry. 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.
