No. 1,045 in Dutch
angst
Fear or anxiety.
In a sentence
Ik voelde grote angst toen ik de donkere kamer binnenging.
I felt great fear when I entered the dark room.
The word 'angst' is used here to describe a strong emotion of fear or dread that the speaker experiences.
Haar angst om te falen houdt haar tegen om nieuwe dingen te proberen.
Her fear of failing prevents her from trying new things.
In this context, 'angst' represents a persistent worry or fear that influences behavior.
De angst voor spinnen is een veelvoorkomende fobie.
The fear of spiders is a common phobia.
Here, 'angst' denotes a specific fear associated with spiders, categorized as a phobia.
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