„Mir wird angst um ihn."
I begin to tremble for him.
What does „Mir wird angst um ihn." mean in German?
„Mir wird angst um ihn." means "I begin to tremble for him.." Literally: "To me becomes afraid for him.."
Literal Translation
"To me becomes afraid for him."
English Equivalent
"I'm worried about him."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'angst' as predicate adjective; dative of person
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in informal, casual German conversation among friends and family.
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