Die Angst
Example: Die Angst vor der Operation beeinflusst den Heilungsprozess stark.
Definition
"Die Angst" refers to the feeling of fear or anxiety, especially in a medical context where it can affect a patient's mental and physical state, such as the fear before a surgery influencing the healing process significantly.
Etymology
The German word "die Angst" comes from Old High German 'angust,' meaning 'narrowness' or 'tightness,' which metaphorically relates to the feeling of being constricted or distressed. Did you know that the word shares roots with the English word 'anguish,' both reflecting intense emotional discomfort?
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"Die Angst" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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