German Conversation · Level 61
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German word
erschreckend
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʃʁɛkənt/
Meaning
- adjectivescary
Example
Das erschreckende Geräusch kam aus dem Keller.
The scary sound came from the basement.
More examples
Eine erschreckende Zahl von Menschen musste evakuiert werden.
A frightening number of people had to be evacuated.
Core concept
A calm scene is broken by a sudden noise or alarming fact that makes people recoil.
Common phrases
eine erschreckende Zahl
a frightening number
in erschreckender Weise
in a frightening manner
als erschreckend bezeichnet
described as frightening
Similar words
furchterregend: A quality that directly inspires intense fear.
beängstigend: A quality that creates ongoing unease and dread.
erschütternd: A quality that deeply shocks and emotionally overwhelms people.
alarmierend: A quality that signals serious danger or problems and demands attention.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet etwas, das bei Menschen plötzliche Angst oder starken Schreck auslöst.
Word origin
Erschreckend is the present participle of erschrecken, formed with the prefix er- and the Germanic verb schrecken, 'to frighten'.
Usage tips
- Erschreckend describes what causes fear, whereas erschrocken describes someone who has become frightened.
Other meanings
- shockingadjective
Opposites
- beruhigendreassuringadjective
Related words
- das Erschreckendethe frightening thingnoun
- erschreckenfrightenverb