Signification
To express the feeling of fear.
Contexte culturel
Germans are generally direct about expressing fear. It is not seen as a sign of weakness. Similar to Germany, but often expressed with a slightly more formal tone in professional settings. Swiss German speakers use the same structure, though they might use 'Angscht' in dialect. The concept of 'Angst' is recognized globally due to German psychology and philosophy.
Use 'vor'
Always remember to use 'vor' + Dative when you want to say what you are afraid of.
Don't use 'Ich bin Angst'
This is a very common mistake. Always use 'Ich habe Angst'.
Signification
To express the feeling of fear.
Use 'vor'
Always remember to use 'vor' + Dative when you want to say what you are afraid of.
Don't use 'Ich bin Angst'
This is a very common mistake. Always use 'Ich habe Angst'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct verb.
Ich ___ Angst.
German uses 'haben' for fear.
Choose the correct preposition.
Ich habe Angst ___ dem Hund.
'Vor' is the correct preposition for fear.
Match the German phrase to its English meaning.
Match: 1. Ich habe Angst, 2. Ich habe keine Angst.
Direct translation check.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hast du Angst? B: ___
Correct response to a question.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIch ___ Angst.
German uses 'haben' for fear.
Ich habe Angst ___ dem Hund.
'Vor' is the correct preposition for fear.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Direct translation check.
A: Hast du Angst? B: ___
Correct response to a question.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is very versatile, but for minor worries, 'Sorgen' is better.
It is an unpleasant emotion, but it serves a protective function.
Simply add 'keine': 'Ich habe keine Angst'.
Expressions liées
Angst haben vor
builds onTo be afraid of something.
Sorgen haben
contrastTo be worried.
Sich fürchten
synonymTo fear.
Keine Angst haben
contrastTo not be afraid.
