bang

Signification

Adj

1. scared, frightened
2. fearful
3. anxious

Noun

a sharp, percussive sound, like the sound of an explosion or gun; bang

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/bɑŋ/

Étymologie

From Middle Dutch banghe, from be- + anghe. The latter word is an adverbial form of enge (“narrow, confined”), compare angst (“fear”). See also Middle Low German bange, Middle High German bange, German bang, West Frisian bang.

Phrases

Ik ben bang voor een vals gevoel van veiligheid .

J'ai peur d'un faux sentiment de sécurité.