Meaning
To express the feeling of fear.
Cultural Background
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'.
Meaning
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'.
Test Yourself
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
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesIch ___ Angst.
German uses 'haben' for fear.
Ich habe Angst ___ dem Hund.
'Vor' is the correct preposition for fear.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation check.
A: Hast du Angst? B: ___
Correct response to a question.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
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'.
Related Phrases
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.
