German Word · Advanced
Bangigkeit
a feeling of anxiety, especially when caused by an uncertain dread
Pronunciation: /ˈbaŋɪçkaɪ̯t/
Meaning
a feeling of anxiety, especially when caused by an uncertain dread
Example
[…]so bemerkte sie sogar mit einer Art von eifersüchtiger Bangigkeit, daß er […] keineswegs eine bemitleidenswerte, sondern vielmehr eine sehr anziehende Erscheinung war.
[…] she even noticed with a kind of jealous anxiety that he made not at all a pitiful impression, but rather a very attractive one.
Practice tips
- Practice Bangigkeit 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 advanced-level learners.