German word

Horror

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɔʁoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhorror

Example

Der Horror der Szene war deutlich.

The horror of the scene was clear.

Illustration for Horror (horror)

More examples

Die Nachricht erfüllte sie mit Horror.

The news filled her with horror.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • vor Horror erstarren

    freeze with horror

  • Horrorfilm

    horror film

Similar words

Angst: A lasting, vague fear mixed with unease or worry.
Furcht: Fear directed toward a clearly recognized threat or danger.
Entsetzen: Intense fear accompanied by shock and disgust.
Grauen: A chilling sense of fear or disgust that makes the body shudder.

Definition in German

Ein intensives Gefühl von Furcht oder Entsetzen, das oft überwältigend wirkt und körperlich erlebt werden kann.

Word origin

The German noun Horror comes from Latin horror, a noun related to horrere, meaning to shiver or stand on end, and entered German as a modern borrowing.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • Horrorgeschichtehorror storynoun
  • Horrorshowhorror shownoun

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