Die Angst
Example: Die Angst vor Prüfungen kann sehr belastend sein.
Definition
"Die Angst" refers to a feeling of fear or anxiety that someone experiences, often in response to a perceived threat or stressful situation. For example, "Die Angst vor Prüfungen kann sehr belastend sein" means the fear of exams can be very distressing.
Etymology
The word "die Angst" comes from the Old High German word "angust," meaning narrowness or tightness, reflecting the physical sensation often associated with fear. Over time, it evolved to mean fear or anxiety more broadly.
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"Die Angst" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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