Himmelangst

deathly afraid (often in 'himmelangst sein')

English translations

  1. 01

    fear of the sky, fear of heaven

  2. 02

    fear of the sky

  3. 03

    fear of heaven

Word details

German meaning
Große Angst oder Panik.
English meaning
Terrible fear
Synonym
Panik, große Angst
German example
Sie hatte himmelangst vor der Prüfung.
English example
She was terribly afraid of the exam.

Example sentences with “Himmelangst”

  1. Mir wurde himmelangst bei dem Gedanken. (I became deathly afraid at the thought.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it a standard adjective?

It is mostly used in the fixed phrase 'himmelangst werden' (to be terrified).