Ängstlich
Example: Sie war ängstlich vor der wichtigen Prüfung am nächsten Tag.
Definition
"Ängstlich" describes a feeling of being worried or fearful, particularly in anticipation of something challenging or uncertain. For example, someone might feel ängstlich before an important exam, experiencing nervousness and unease about the outcome.
Etymology
The word "ängstlich" comes from the German root "Angst," meaning fear or anxiety, combined with the suffix "-lich," which forms adjectives. Did you know that "Angst" itself has Germanic origins, related to Old High German "angust," meaning tight or painful, reflecting how fear feels like a constriction?
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"Ängstlich" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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