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sich ängstigen

to be afraid, to fear

In German

sich ängstigen

zikh ENGST-i-gen
English
to be afraid, to fear
Español
asustarse, temer
Italiano
impaurirsi, temere

Note

Always used reflexively. Often followed by "vor" + dative (to be afraid of something).

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Sie ängstigt sich vor Spinnen.

    She is afraid of spiders.

  2. 2

    Ängstige dich nicht, ich bin bei dir.

    Don't be afraid, I'm with you.

FAQ

How do you say "to be afraid, to fear" in German?

"to be afraid, to fear" in German is "sich ängstigen" (zikh ENGST-i-gen). Example: Sie ängstigt sich vor Spinnen..

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