angst
gb/ˈɑŋkst/ us/ˈɑŋkst/
C1
Angličtina
szorongás, aggodalom, kamaszkori szorongás, tinédzserkori szorongás, egzisztenciális szorongás, létszorongás
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
1
Vzorec užití:
angst (about/over) [something]
There’s a lot of angst about whether the company will survive the year.
Sok aggodalom van amiatt, hogy a vállalat túléli-e az évet.
She tried to hide her angst, but her voice kept shaking.
Megpróbálta leplezni a szorongását, de a hangja továbbra is remegett.
The policy change created public angst across the country.
Učební příklady
He feels angst about his exam.
Szorong a vizsgája miatt.
I have a lot of angst about the future.
Sok aggodalmam van a jövővel kapcsolatban.
Častá chyba:
Usually uncountable: say “angst” or “a lot of angst,” not “an angst.” Also, it does not mean “anger.”
Význam
anxiety and worried unease
Kolokace
feel angst
|a sense of angst
|deep angst
|growing angst
|public angst
|widespread angst
|angst about the future
|angst over prices
|angst over change
|full of angst
Synonyma
anxiety (more general and common.)
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unease (often milder than angst.)
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apprehension (focuses on worry about what will happen.)
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dread (strong fear about something expected.)
Antonyma
calm (a relaxed state without worry.)
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peace of mind (a settled feeling of reassurance.)
Témata
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definice
a strong feeling of worry or nervousness
A feeling of anxiety, worry, or unease, often about an uncertain situation or the future.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s angst
The film captures the awkwardness and angst of high school perfectly.
A film tökéletesen ragadja meg a középiskolás évek kínosságát és kamaszkori szorongását.
His early songs were full of teenage angst and heartbreak.
Korai dalai tele voltak kamaszkori szorongással és szívfájdalommal.
She laughed at her old journal and all the angst on those pages.
Učební příklady
The story is about teenage angst.
A történet a kamaszkori szorongásról szól.
His music is full of angst.
A zenéje tele van kamaszkori szorongással.
Častá chyba:
Often used as a mass noun: “teenage angst,” not usually “teenage angsts.”
Význam
adolescent emotional turmoil
Kolokace
teenage angst
|adolescent angst
|youthful angst
|angst and insecurity
|a burst of angst
|angst-ridden lyrics
|angst-filled diary
|channel your angst
|express your angst
|post-breakup angst
Synonyma
turmoil (emotional chaos without the specific teen association.)
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insecurity (focuses on lack of confidence.)
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misery (emphasizes unhappiness rather than anxiety.)
Antonyma
contentment (a satisfied, comfortable feeling.)
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confidence (lack of self-doubt that often fuels angst.)
Témata
emotions
|relationships
|youth
|culture
Definice
strong unhappy feelings, especially in teenagers
Strong feelings of insecurity, frustration, and sadness, especially associated with adolescence and coming-of-age experiences.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
C2
LITERARY
3
Vzorec užití:
existential angst (about) [something]
After the diagnosis, he sank into existential angst about mortality.
A diagnózis után mély egzisztenciális szorongásba zuhant a halandóság gondolata miatt.
The novel explores the characters’ angst in a world that feels meaningless.
A regény a szereplők egzisztenciális szorongását vizsgálja egy olyan világban, amely értelmetlennek tűnik.
Her jokes about existential angst kept the conversation from getting too heavy.
Učební příklady
He has existential angst.
Egzisztenciális szorongása van.
Sometimes I feel angst about the meaning of life.
Néha egzisztenciális szorongást érzek az élet értelme miatt.
Častá chyba:
Often used in serious or literary contexts; in casual talk it can sound dramatic unless used humorously.
Význam
existential dread about life
Kolokace
existential angst
|a wave of angst
|late-night angst
|philosophical angst
|modern angst
|postwar angst
|quiet angst
|underlying angst
|angst about mortality
|angst about purpose
Synonyma
existential dread (very close in meaning; more explicit about fear.)
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despair (stronger hopelessness; not always tied to meaning of life.)
Antonyma
hope (a positive expectation that counters dread.)
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certainty (confidence that reduces existential questioning.)
Témata
emotions
|philosophy
|mental_health
|literature
Definice
deep worry about life’s meaning
A deep feeling of anxiety or dread about the meaning of life, existence, or one’s place in the world.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
angst
IPA
GB/ˈɑŋkst/
US/ˈɑŋkst/
Slabiky a přízvuk
angst (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (angst)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: angst
- Plural: angst
Příbuzná slova
Core family
angsty
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
angst-ridden
adjective C2
Výrazy
angst-filled
1/ˈɑŋkst fˈɪld/
fixed phrase
containing lots of angst
full of worry and unhappy feelings
Příklady
- She posted an angst-filled message after the breakup.
- The novel’s middle section is packed with angst-filled scenes.
- The soundtrack is full of angst-filled ballads.
Učební příklady
- He wrote an angst-filled letter.
angst-ridden
1/ˈɑŋkst ɹˈɪdən/
fixed phrase
full of anxious emotion
very worried and unhappy
Příklady
- It’s an angst-ridden drama about family conflict.
- His angst-ridden monologue went viral online.
- The review called the album an angst-ridden masterpiece.
Učební příklady
- It is an angst-ridden story.
economic angst
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪk ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about the economy
worry about money and the economy
Příklady
- Economic angst rose as layoffs spread through the industry.
- The speech tried to address voters’ economic angst.
- High rents are fueling economic angst among young adults.
Učební příklady
- Many people feel economic angst.
existential angst
1/ˌɛɡzˌɪstˈɛnʃəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
literary
dread about life’s meaning
deep worry about why we exist
Příklady
- He wrote essays full of existential angst.
- The film turns existential angst into dark humor.
- She felt existential angst after leaving her job.
Učební příklady
- He feels existential angst.
political angst
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
worry about politics
worry about politics and government
Příklady
- Political angst has dominated conversations all week.
- She took a break from the news to reduce her political angst.
- The comedian turned political angst into a stand-up set.
Učební příklady
- I feel political angst when I watch the news.
teenage angst
1/tˈinˌeɪd͡ʒ ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
emotional worry typical of teens
Strong worry, sadness, or stress that many teenagers feel about life, themselves, or the future.
Příklady
- The book captures the teenage angst of growing up in a big city.
- Her songs are full of teenage angst and confusion.
teenage angst
1/tˈinˌeɪd͡ʒ ˈɑŋkst/
fixed phrase
teen insecurity and unhappiness
strong unhappy feelings that many teenagers have
Příklady
- The band built its reputation on songs about teenage angst.
- The show mixes teenage angst with comedy.
- He joked that his hairstyle was pure teenage angst.
Učební příklady
- The movie shows teenage angst.
- His lyrics are about teenage angst.