German · Body & Health
"Anxiety" in German: Angst
die Angst
Note: clinical: die Angststörung
Anxiety in German is die Angst. Say Ich habe Angst before something scary, or Angst vor dem Flug for fear of flying. Keep Angst as its own word, not only in compounds.
Before a talk
Vor dem Vortrag habe ich richtig Angst.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Angst
Say it
dee AHNGST
/diː ˈaŋst/
dee AHNGST. The a is open as in "father"; ng as in "sing"; final st is crisp.
"Anxiety" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Angst | anxiety, fear Core noun. | Core noun. |
| Angst haben | to be afraid / anxious Everyday self-report. | Everyday self-report. |
| Angst vor … | fear of … Fear directed at something. | Fear directed at something. |
| keine Angst | don't worry / no fear Reassurance. | Reassurance. |
How to use Angst in real life
- 1Before a talk
Vor dem Vortrag habe ich richtig Angst.
Before the talk I am really anxious.
Angst haben + vor.
- 2Doctor visit
Meine Angst wird abends oft stärker.
My anxiety often gets stronger in the evening.
Possessive meine Angst.
- 3Calming a friend
Keine Angst, ich bleibe bei dir.
Don't worry, I'll stay with you.
Keine Angst as comfort.
Mistakes English speakers make with Angst
Incorrect: Ich habe die Angststörung. (only)
Correct: Ich habe Angst.
Angststörung is a clinical compound. For this headword, use Angst on its own.
Incorrect: Ich bin Angst.
Correct: Ich habe Angst.
Germans have Angst (haben), they are not Angst.
Good to know
Angst covers everyday nerves and deeper fear. People say Ich habe etwas Angst for mild jitters. In casual talk, Stress or Nervosität can sound softer than naming Angst.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for exam results
ChatPal
Hast du Angst vor der Note?
Are you anxious about the grade?
You
Ja, die Angst lässt mich schlecht schlafen.
Yes, the anxiety is making me sleep badly.
ChatPal
Komm, wir gehen kurz an die frische Luft.
Come on, let's get some fresh air briefly.
You
Gut. Mit dir fühlt sich die Angst kleiner an.
Good. With you the anxiety feels smaller.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anxiety" in German
How do you say anxiety in German?
Die Angst.
How do you say I am anxious?
Ich habe Angst.
How do you say fear of flying?
Angst vor dem Fliegen / Flugangst.
Is Angst feminine?
Yes: die Angst, meine Angst.
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