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NounA2
die Angst
/aŋst/
the fear / anxiety
Noun Details
- Gender
- die (feminine)
- Plural
- die Ängste
Usage Note
'Angst' has been borrowed into English as a philosophical term, but in German it is a common everyday word. 'Angst haben vor' (to be afraid of) + dative is the standard construction.
Example Sentences
Ich habe Angst vor Spinnen.
I am afraid of spiders.
Die Angst vor der Prüfung ist ganz normal.
The fear of the exam is completely normal.