Schrecken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schrecken" is mainly used as noun meaning "terror", "fright" or "dread". It is also used as verb.

Essential properties of "Schrecken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Schrecken
Plural: die Schrecken

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: schrecken
Simple past: schreckte
Participle: geschreckt

See full conjugation of schrecken

regulartransitive

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 "Schrecken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Intense feeling of sudden fear or terror"

"Schrecken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Intense feeling of sudden fear or terror."
Translation(s): terror, fright, dread, horror
Synonym(s): Angst, Furcht, Entsetzen
Antonym(s): Mut, Tapferkeit
Related word(s): erschrecken, schrecklich

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Schrecken war ihm ins Gesicht geschrieben.The terror was written on his face.
Ein plötzlicher Schrecken durchfuhr die Menge.A sudden terror ran through the crowd.
Der Schrecken des Krieges ist unvergesslich.The horror of war is unforgettable.

2.) "To cause fear or alarm"

"Schrecken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To cause fear or alarm to someone."
Translation(s): to frighten, to scare, to alarm, to deter
Synonym(s): erschrecken, verängstigen
Antonym(s): beruhigen, trösten
Related word(s): erschrecken, schrecklich

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Hund kann die Kinder schrecken.The dog can frighten the children.
Ein lautes Geräusch kann leicht schrecken.A loud noise can easily frighten.
Er wollte sie nicht schrecken.He didn't want to frighten her.

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