state of anxiety
der Angstzustand, die Angstzustände
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state of anxiety
A state in which someone experiences intense fear or persistent inner unrest. The term is used especially in psychological or medical contexts.
Der Angstzustand hielt mehrere Stunden an und machte es ihr schwer, ruhig zu atmen.
The state of anxiety lasted for several hours and made it difficult for her to breathe calmly.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Angstzustände |
| genitive | des Angstzustandes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Angstzustand | die Angstzustände |
| accusative | den Angstzustand | die Angstzustände |
| dative | dem Angstzustand | den Angstzuständen |
| genitive | des Angstzustandes des Angstzustands | der Angstzustände |
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'Angstzustand' is made up of 'Angst' (fear/anxiety) and 'Zustand' (state). Literally, it means a state characterized by anxiety.
Der Arzt wollte wissen, wann der Angstzustand zum ersten Mal aufgetreten war.
The doctor wanted to know when the state of anxiety had first occurred.
After 'in', 'Angstzustand' takes the accusative when indicating a change into a state; after 'leiden unter' (to suffer from), it takes the dative. These prepositions help you form typical sentences with the word.
Die Nachricht versetzte ihn in einen Angstzustand.
The news put him into a state of anxiety.
Viele Menschen leiden unter wiederkehrenden Angstzuständen.
Many people suffer from recurring states of anxiety.
Common collocations include 'einen Angstzustand auslösen' (to trigger a state of anxiety), 'in einen Angstzustand geraten' (to enter a state of anxiety), and 'einen Angstzustand überwinden' (to overcome a state of anxiety). The adjectives 'akut' (acute) and 'anhaltend' (persistent) are also often used with the word.
Die unerwartete Nachricht löste bei ihr einen akuten Angstzustand aus.
The unexpected news triggered an acute state of anxiety in her.
