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Erschrecken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erschrecken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to frighten", "to scare" or "to startle".
Essential properties of "erschrecken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erschrecken
- Simple past: erschrak
- Participle: erschrocken
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "erschrecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To frighten or be frightened"
- Definition: "To feel a sudden fright or to cause someone to feel a sudden fright."
- Translation(s): to frighten, to scare, to startle, to be frightened, to be scared, to be startled
- Synonym(s): Schrecken, Aufjagen
- Antonym(s): Beruhigen
- Related word(s): Schrecken, Erschrocken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Hund hat das Kind erschreckt.
- Ich erschrecke mich jedes Mal, wenn ich einen lauten Knall höre.
- Sie erschrecken leicht bei Gewitter.
2.) "To experience sudden fright"
- Definition: "To experience a sudden fright."
- Translation(s): to be frightened, to be scared, to get startled
- Synonym(s): aufgeschreckt werden
- Antonym(s): beruhigen
- Related word(s): Schrecken, erschrocken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich erschrak, als die Tür plötzlich aufging.
- Er erschrickt immer, wenn das Telefon klingelt.
- Maria erschrak vor dem lauten Geräusch.