English–German
“scary” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʃʁɛkənt/
Example
Das erschreckende Geräusch kam aus dem Keller.
The scary sound came from the basement.
How to say “scary” in German
“Scary” in German is erschreckend.
A calm scene is broken by a sudden noise or alarming fact that makes people recoil.
Example sentences with erschreckend
Eine erschreckende Zahl von Menschen musste evakuiert werden.
A frightening number of people had to be evacuated.
Tips for using erschreckend
- Erschreckend describes what causes fear, whereas erschrocken describes someone who has become frightened.