word
German
Angst
ANGKST
æŋkstListen
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Syllable breakdown
Angst
Sounds like
Say 'ANGKST' — the 'ng' is nasal and the final 'st' is crisp.
Dictionary meaning
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically about the human condition.
History and origin
German/Danish — 'Angst' (fear, anxiety).
Examples
- Teenage angst is a universal experience, but Holden Caulfield in The Catcher in the Rye elevated it to an art form.
Common mispronunciations
ANXTANGST (without the k sound)
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