English–German

“anxious” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛŋstlɪç/

Example

Nach dem Unfall ist er ängstlicher als vorher.

After the accident, he is more anxious than he was before.

Illustration for ängstlich (anxious)

How to say “anxious” in German

“Anxious” in German is ängstlich.

A worried person shrinks from an uncertain situation, acting cautiously rather than confidently.

Full entry for ängstlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ängstlich

Die Zeugin wirkte ängstlich.

The witness seemed anxious.

Tips for using ängstlich

  • Fear of a specific thing is commonly expressed with ängstlich vor plus the dative case.

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