Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die furcht

Translation (Übersetzung) fear
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fʊʁçt]
B1
Nouns
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun B1 emotion feeling psychology
Furcht is a feminine noun that refers to a strong feeling of anxiety or apprehension about something threatening. It's often used in more formal or literary contexts than 'Angst', though they are largely synonymous. Furcht can be used with 'vor' (fear of) to indicate what is feared.

furcht - German Nouns - furcht Meaning - furcht Translation - furcht Nouns Examples

furcht is a German Nouns

Learn furcht meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. furcht is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

furcht Examples (Beispiele) in English

furcht examples with English translations. See how to use furcht in sentences. furcht example sentences in English below.

Sie hatte große Furcht vor der Prüfung.
She had great fear of the exam.
Expressing anxiety about an upcoming event
Die Furcht vor dem Unbekannten ist menschlich.
Fear of the unknown is human.
General statement about human nature
Er überwand seine Furcht und sprang ins Wasser.
He overcame his fear and jumped into the water.
Describing overcoming fear

furcht Word Family - furcht Related Words - furcht Family Members

furcht Word Family (Wortfamilie)

furcht word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn furcht family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore furcht related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
fürchten
Meaning: to fear
Tense: present
Example: Ich fürchte mich vor Spinnen.
Verb
adjective form (Adjektivform)
furchtbar
Meaning: terrible, awful
Example: Das war ein furchtbarer Unfall.
Adjective
furchtlos
Meaning: fearless
Example: Er ist ein furchtloser Krieger.
Adjective
noun form (Substantivform)
Furchtsamkeit
Meaning: timidity, fearfulness
Example: Seine Furchtsamkeit hinderte ihn am Erfolg.
Noun

furcht Usage - furcht Collocations - furcht Idioms - furcht Synonyms - furcht Antonyms

furcht Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use furcht in context. Discover furcht collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master furcht usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

furcht Collocations (Kollokationen)

furcht collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn furcht word combinations and how to use furcht with other words naturally.

Furcht haben
to be afraid
High frequency
Furcht vor etwas
fear of something
High frequency
Furcht und Schrecken
fear and terror
Medium frequency
Furcht einflößen
to instill fear
Medium frequency
Furcht überwinden
to overcome fear
Medium frequency
Furcht erregend
frightening
Medium frequency
Furcht lähmt
fear paralyzes
Low frequency
Furcht besiegen
to defeat fear
Low frequency

furcht Idioms (Redewendungen)

furcht idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing furcht with meanings and explanations. Master furcht expressions used in everyday German.

Furcht und Zittern
fear and trembling
Extreme fear or anxiety
Furcht ist ein schlechter Ratgeber
fear is a bad advisor
Don't make decisions based on fear
Furcht vor dem Unbekannten
fear of the unknown
Anxiety about unfamiliar situations
Furcht im Nacken spüren
to feel fear at the back of one's neck
To be very afraid
Furcht lähmt die Glieder
fear paralyzes the limbs
Fear makes one unable to move or act

furcht Synonyms (Synonyme)

furcht synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for furcht and expand your German vocabulary. Learn furcht similar words and their usage.

Schrecken
Meaning: terror, fright
High similarity
Panik
Meaning: panic
Medium similarity
Befürchtung
Meaning: apprehension, concern
Medium similarity
Scheu
Meaning: shyness, timidity
Low similarity

furcht Antonyms (Antonyme)

furcht antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to furcht. Discover furcht opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Mut
Meaning: courage
Furchtlosigkeit
Meaning: fearlessness
Tapferkeit
Meaning: bravery
Zuversicht
Meaning: confidence
Gelassenheit
Meaning: calmness, composure

furcht Semantically Related Words - furcht Contextually Related Words - furcht Thematically Related Words

furcht Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

furcht semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to furcht. Explore furcht related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn furcht contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Angst Schrecken Panik Sorge Phobie Mut Tapferkeit Gefahr Bedrohung

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