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How do you spell Angst?

Correct spelling

angst

From German Angst, fear or anxiety. Pronounced with a hard G.

Why is angst spelled this way?

From German Angst, fear — itself from Old Norse angr, grief. The GS combination is unusual in English but essential to the word.

Common misspellings of angst

angustanxtangustaingst

Example

Teenage angst is a universal experience.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell angst?+
The correct spelling is "angst". From German Angst, fear or anxiety. Pronounced with a hard G.
Is it angust or angst?+
The correct spelling is "angst", not "angust". This word gets varies monthly searches.

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