This is the 2803rd most frequent Swedish word.
ångest
Anguish or anxiety; intense emotional distress.
Here, 'ångest' is used in the context of an emotional state of anxiety or worry.
Hon kände djup ångest inför det viktiga mötet.
She felt deep anxiety before the important meeting.
In this sentence, 'ångest' is presented as a psychological challenge.
Att övervinna sin ångest är en lång process.
Overcoming one's anxiety is a long process.
Here, 'ångest' is used to describe an existential inner turmoil.