English–German
“shock” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃɔk/
Example
Der Schock des Aufpralls war sehr stark.
The shock of the impact was very strong.
How to say “shock” in German
“Shock” in German is Schock.
A sudden blow strikes the mind or body and leaves a person shaken.
Example sentences with Schock
Nach dem Unfall stand er noch lange unter Schock.
After the accident, he remained in shock for a long time.
Tips for using Schock
- Schock is a masculine noun, with the plural Schocks; common patterns include einen Schock bekommen and unter Schock stehen.
Other German words for “shock”
Sein Verhalten schockte mich.
His behavior shocked me.
Der Film schockierte viele Zuschauer.
The film shocked many viewers.