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Originally Posted by Ansileran
Reverse it. I couldn't find a proper translation for "angst" (English) in French, something like "angoisse" but not exactly...
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One problem with English is that so many words are borrowed from other languages. In the case of 'angst', either German or a Germanic language. Angst is also used in existentialism which gives yet another layer of meaning to the word.
"English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down a back alley at night, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar and vocabulary."
Regards,
David