English–German
“fear” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/fʊʁçt/
Example
Ich habe Furcht vor Fehlern.
I fear making mistakes.
How to say “fear” in German
“Fear” in German is Furcht.
An approaching danger makes the body tense and the mind focus sharply on avoiding harm.
Example sentences with Furcht
Er trat auf die Bühne, ohne Furcht zu zeigen.
He stepped onto the stage without showing any fear.
Tips for using Furcht
- Furcht sounds more formal or literary than Angst in many everyday contexts, especially when naming fear of a clear danger.
Other German words for “fear”
Die Ursache des Grauens ist unbekannt.
The cause of the fear is unknown.
Viele Leute fürchten die Folgen des Klimawandels.
Many people fear the consequences of climate change.
Viele Menschen befürchten gefährliche Krankheiten.
Many people fear dangerous diseases.