Bammel

German

Etymology

Deverbal of regional bammeln (“to dangle”) (compare standard baumeln), referencing the uncertainty that comes with fear.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Bammel m (strong, genitive Bammels, no plural)

  1. (colloquial) fear, anxiety (especially relating to the outcome of some action)
    Synonyms: Angst, (colloquial) Schiss
    Bammel haben, dass etwas passiert ― to be afraid that something might happen

Declension

Declension of Bammel [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Bammel
genitive eines des Bammels
dative einem dem Bammel
accusative einen den Bammel

References

  • “Bammel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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