Beklommenheit

dieNoun

anxiety; apprehension

English translations

  1. 01

    constriction

  2. 02

    distress

  3. 03

    anxiety

  4. 04

    uneasiness

  5. 05

    oppression

Word details

German meaning
Ein Gefühl von Angst, Unbehagen oder Enge, oft in einer bedrückenden Situation.
English meaning
Apprehension
Synonym
Angst, Unbehagen
German example
In dem dunklen Keller überkam ihn eine tiefe Beklommenheit.
English example
A deep sense of apprehension overcame him in the dark cellar.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Beklommenheit
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Beklommenheit”

  1. Ich spürte eine tiefe Beklommenheit. (I felt a deep apprehension.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Beklommenheit' feminine?

Yes, 'die Beklommenheit' is feminine. Most nouns ending in '-heit' are feminine.