die Höhenangst
Translation
fear of heights, acrophobia, vertigo
Examples
Er leidet unter starker Höhenangst.
He suffers from a severe fear of heights.
Wegen meiner Höhenangst gehe ich nicht auf den Turm.
Because of my fear of heights, I am not going up the tower.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer ((from sth.)) He suffers from fear of heights.
to have ((sth.)) She has a fear of heights.
Similar Words
Platzangst (claustrophobia), Phobie (phobia)
Etymology
Composed of 'Höhe' (height) and 'Angst' (fear, anxiety).
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'Angst' (anxiety) you feel at a great 'Höhe' (height).