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“horror” in German

German

AlsoEntsetzen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɔʁoːɐ̯/

Example

Der Horror der Szene war deutlich.

The horror of the scene was clear.

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How to say “horror” in German

“Horror” in German is Horror.

A disturbing experience that feels too frightening or unpleasant to endure calmly.

Full entry for Horror: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Horror

Die Nachricht erfüllte sie mit Horror.

The news filled her with horror.

Tips for using Horror

  • German also uses Horror for an extremely unpleasant ordeal, so der Horror can describe a situation rather than a horror story or film.

Other German words for “horror”

Er erstarrte vor Entsetzen.

He froze in horror.

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