NOUN

dasLampenfieber/ˈlampn̩ˌfiːbɐ/stage fright; performance anxiety

Lampenfieber is a German noun that means stage fright or performance anxiety. It is pronounced /ˈlampn̩ˌfiːbɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "das".

Definitions

1.nervousness or anxiety before performing in front of an audience(performance/psychology)

a.anxiety experienced before public performances

Vor jedem Auftritt hat sie starkes Lampenfieber.—She gets strong stage fright before every performance.

b.nervousness before giving a speech or presentation

Viele Schüler leiden unter Lampenfieber, wenn sie ein Referat halten müssen.—Many students suffer from stage fright when they have to give a presentation.

Declension

Genderneuter

SingularPlural
Nominativedas Lampenfieber—
Genitivedes Lampenfiebers—
Dativedem Lampenfieber—
Accusativedas Lampenfieber—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Lampenfieber" mean in English?
"Lampenfieber" means stage fright or performance anxiety. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Lampenfieber"?
"Lampenfieber" is pronounced /ˈlampn̩ˌfiːbɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Lampenfieber" der, die, or das?
"Lampenfieber" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
What part of speech is "Lampenfieber"?
"Lampenfieber" is a noun in German.

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