B1 Informal Fear
„Mir ist bange davor."
I dread it.
What does „Mir ist bange davor." mean in German?
„Mir ist bange davor." means "I dread it.." Literally: "To me is anxious before it.."
Literal Translation
"To me is anxious before it."
Mir To
ist me
bange is
davor anxious
English Equivalent
"I'm afraid of it."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Dative of person; predicate adjective
When is this idiom used?
Informal
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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