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anguish in German

anguish in German is Kreuz, Todesangst, Agonie — anguish means severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

anguish in German

Kreuz
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
Todesangst
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
Agonie
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
Qual
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
tiefer Schmerz
noun
Extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.
leiden
verb
(intransitive) To suffer pain.
sich quälen
verb
(intransitive) To suffer pain.
quälen
verb
(transitive) To cause to suffer pain.

What does "anguish" mean?

  1. noun Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.
    "The family was in anguish after hearing the news."
  2. verb To suffer or cause severe mental distress.
    "He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing."

anguish in a sentence

  • The family was in anguish after hearing the news.
  • She wrote about her anguish following the divorce.
  • He anguished over the decision for weeks before choosing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "anguish" in German?

"anguish" in German is Kreuz, Todesangst, Agonie. anguish means: Severe mental or physical suffering, often caused by grief, loss, or distress.

How do you use "anguish" in a sentence?

Example: "The family was in anguish after hearing the news." In German, "anguish" is Kreuz, Todesangst, Agonie.

Are there other ways to say "anguish" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "anguish": Kreuz, Todesangst, Agonie, Qual, tiefer Schmerz, leiden.

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