Bammel

== German == === Etymology === Deverbal of regional bammeln (“to dangle”) (compare standard baumeln), referencing the uncertainty that comes with fear. === Pronunciation === === Noun === Bammel m (strong, genitive Bammels, no plural) (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 ==== === References === “Bammel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache