English–German
“scare” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃʁɛk/
Example
Sie bekam einen Schreck, als die Tür aufging.
She got a scare when the door opened.
How to say “scare” in German
“Scare” in German is Schreck.
A sudden jolt of alarm that makes the body and attention react before the cause is fully understood.
Example sentences with Schreck
Sie hielt vor Schreck den Atem an.
She held her breath in shock.
Tips for using Schreck
- Schreck is masculine, and the common phrase einen Schreck bekommen uses the accusative form einen Schreck.