This is the 1045th most frequent Dutch word.
angst
Fear or anxiety.
The word 'angst' is used here to describe a strong emotion of fear or dread that the speaker experiences.
Ik voelde grote angst toen ik de donkere kamer binnenging.
I felt great fear when I entered the dark room.
In this context, 'angst' represents a persistent worry or fear that influences behavior.
Haar angst om te falen houdt haar tegen om nieuwe dingen te proberen.
Her fear of failing prevents her from trying new things.
Here, 'angst' denotes a specific fear associated with spiders, categorized as a phobia.