Bangen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bangen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to fear", "to worry" or "to be anxious". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Bangen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: bangen
  • Simple past: bangte
  • Participle: gebangt

See full conjugation of bangen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Bangen
  • Plural: die Bangen

Meanings of "Bangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fear or worry about an uncertain or dangerous situation"

"Bangen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er bangt um seine Zukunft.He fears for his future.
  2. Sie bangt vor der Prüfung.She is anxious about the exam.
  3. Wir bangen um das Ergebnis des Spiels.We are anxious about the outcome of the game.

2.) "Anxiety or worry about an uncertain result"

"Bangen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Bangen vor der Entscheidung war groß.The anxiety before the decision was great.
  2. Ihr Bangen um die Gesundheit des Kindes war verständlich.Her worry about the child's health was understandable.
  3. Das Bangen um den Frieden hält an.The anxiety for peace continues.
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