bangen

German

Etymology

From Middle High German bangen, pangen, from Middle High German bange (“fear”). Compare Middle High German angen (“to fear”). More at bang.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbaŋn̩/

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• Rhymes: -aŋn̩

Verb

1. to feel dread or fear, especially for someone else without being able to do something about it.

   Sie bangte um sein Leben.

   She feared for his life.

Derived terms

• Bangen
• Banger
• Bangerei
• Gebange

 

Related terms

• bang
• Bange
• Bangigkeit

Further reading

• “bangen” in Duden online