engsen
Translation
to narrow, to constrict, (refl.) to feel anxious
Examples
Die Gasse engst sich am Ende.
The alley narrows at the end.
Er engste sich bei dem Gedanken.
He felt anxious at the thought.
Grammar Patterns
((sich)) to become narrow, to feel anxious The alley engst sich (narrows).
((sth.)) to narrow sth. The tailor engst the trousers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to narrow, to constrict; Antonyms: to widen, to expand
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'eng' (narrow, tight).
Memory Tips
Think of the root word 'eng' (narrow) and imagine a space, either physical or mental, becoming tighter.