German Word · Intermediate
bangen
to feel dread or fear, especially for someone else without being able to do something about it
Pronunciation: /ˈbaŋn̩/
Meaning
to feel dread or fear, especially for someone else without being able to do something about it.
Example
Sie bangte um sein Leben.
She feared for his life.
Practice tips
- Practice bangen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.