Angstig
Example: Ze voelde zich angstig voor de belangrijke presentatie morgen.
Definition
"Angstig" is an adjective describing a feeling of anxiety or nervousness, often related to fear or worry about an upcoming event or uncertain situation. For example, someone might feel "angstig" before an important presentation or decision.
Etymology
The word "angstig" comes from the Dutch root related to 'angst,' which means fear or anxiety. It shares origins with the German word 'ängstlich' and is derived from the Old High German 'angust,' meaning distress or tightness. Did you know? The root relates to physical sensations of tightness or constriction, capturing the feeling of anxiety.
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"Angstig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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