Translation
the fear, anxiety
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Word origin
From Old High German angust, from the same Proto-Indo-European root as Latin angustia; the German word was borrowed directly into English as angst.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- angust
- English cognates
- angst, anxious
Grammar
Examples
Spinnen.
She is afraid of spiders.
.
We were all very afraid.
.
Such fears are quite normal.
Where this fits
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Angst: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the German word "Angst" (the fear, anxiety): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 8: Words 161-170.