De angst
Example: Veel mensen ervaren angst voor het onbekende in het leven.
Definition
"De angst" is a Dutch noun meaning the feeling of fear or apprehension about something that is unknown, dangerous, or worrying. It refers to an emotional state where many people experience nervousness or anxiety, such as fear of the unknown in life.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de angst" comes from the Old High German 'angust' meaning fear or distress. It is related to the English word 'anguish' and the German 'Angst,' all tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root *angustiz, which conveys tightness or distress. Did you know? The word captures a universal human emotion that has been recognized for centuries.
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"De angst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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