Noun
die Angst
Pronunciation: /aŋst/
fear; fright; anxiety
A2
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plural Ängste
Meanings
Noun
- fear; fright; anxiety
Example sentence
Warum sollte ich vor irgendjemandem Angst haben?
Why would I be afraid of anyone?
Word forms
singular
die Angst
plural
die Ängste
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Angst
Accusativedie Angst
Dativeder Angst
Genitiveder Angst
Plural
Nominativedie Ängste
Accusativedie Ängste
Dativeden Ängsten
Genitiveder Ängste
Usage
- Angst vor etwas haben — be afraid of something; vor takes dative
- keine Angst! — do not be afraid; a reassuring expression
Mein Bruder hat Angst vor großen Hunden.
My brother is afraid of large dogs.