die Todesangst
Translation
fear of death, mortal fear, agony
Examples
Er litt unter schrecklicher Todesangst.
He suffered from terrible fear of death.
In ihren Augen spiegelte sich pure Todesangst.
Pure mortal fear was reflected in her eyes.
Grammar Patterns
to have/feel fear of death ((Todesangst haben/verspüren)) He felt mortal fear.
to be in mortal fear ((in Todesangst sein)) She was in mortal fear.
to suffer from fear of death ((unter Todesangst leiden)) Many people suffer from fear of death.
Similar Words
Furcht (dread), Panik (panic), Grauen (horror)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tod' (death) and 'Angst' (fear/anxiety). Literally 'death-fear'.
Memory Tips
Think of the ultimate 'Angst' (anxiety) - the fear of 'Tod' (death).