ängstlich

B1

anxious, fearful

English meaning
anxious, fearful
Vocabulary package
Fear & Anxiety

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ängstlich in a sentence

Meine Mutter ist etwas ängstlich. Sie geht nicht gern allein auf die Straße.

My mother is somewhat anxious. She doesn't like to go out alone.

Comparative and superlative

ängstlich → ängstlicher → am ängstlichsten

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Questions about ängstlich

What is the comparative of ängstlich?

ängstlich → ängstlicher → am ängstlichsten.

What does ängstlich mean in English?

ängstlich means "anxious, fearful". For example: "Meine Mutter ist etwas ängstlich. Sie geht nicht gern allein auf die Straße." — "My mother is somewhat anxious. She doesn't like to go out alone."

What level is ängstlich in German?

ängstlich is a B1 word — b1 — intermediate. It belongs to the fear & anxiety vocabulary.

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