Angst haben

/aŋst ˈhaːbn̩/
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Expresses the idea “be afraid” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Er antwortete einfach: Angst haben.
    The speaker uses be afraid.
  • Der Ausdruck „Angst haben“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is be afraid.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „Angst haben“.
    In this context it conveys be afraid.
  • Lernende verwenden „Angst haben“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates be afraid.
  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: Angst haben.
    The expression means be afraid.

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Meanings

Meaning

everyday
neutral
Expresses the idea “be afraid” in everyday German.

Examples

  • Sie sagte zum Abschied: Angst haben.
    The expression means be afraid.
  • Der Ausdruck „Angst haben“ passt hier gut.
    Here the intended idea is be afraid.
  • Im Gespräch hörte ich „Angst haben“.
    In this context it conveys be afraid.
  • Er antwortete einfach: Angst haben.
    The speaker uses be afraid.
  • Lernende verwenden „Angst haben“ im Alltag.
    The example illustrates be afraid.

Similar words

Etymology

A fixed German combination whose words together carry the established meaning “be afraid”.

FAQ

What does Angst haben mean?

Expresses the idea “be afraid” in everyday German.

How is Angst haben used?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

Is Angst haben common?

A standard German term used in everyday communication.

How is Angst haben pronounced?

It is pronounced as shown in the entry: Angst haben.

What should learners remember?

Expresses the idea “be afraid” in everyday German.

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