Starren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Starren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to stare", "to gaze" or "to gape".

Essential properties of "starren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: starren
Simple past: starrte
Participle: gestarrt

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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 "starren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To stare fixedly or intensely for a prolonged period"

Definition: "To stare fixedly or intensely at someone or something for a prolonged period."
Translation(s): to stare, to gaze, to gape
Synonym(s): anstarren, fixieren, anglotzen
Related word(s): anblicken, beobachten

📝 Some usage examples:

Er starrte auf sein Handy und bemerkte nicht, dass der Zug ankam.He stared at his phone and didn't notice the train arriving.
Die Kinder starrten fasziniert auf den Magier und seine Tricks.The children stared fascinated at the magician and his tricks.
Sie starrte gedankenverloren aus dem Fenster.She stared thoughtfully out the window.

2.) "To be rigid or stiff, especially from cold or fear"

Definition: "To be rigid or stiff, especially due to cold or fear."
Translation(s): to be stiff, to be rigid, to freeze (up)
Synonym(s): erstarren, versteifen
Related word(s): steif sein, unbeweglich sein

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Hände starrten vor Kälte und er konnte sie kaum bewegen.His hands were stiff with cold and he could barely move them.
Vor Schreck starrte sein ganzer Körper und er konnte sich nicht rühren.His whole body stiffened with fright and he couldn't move.
Die nasse Kleidung starrte vor Frost und war steif wie ein Brett.The wet clothes were stiff with frost and as rigid as a board.

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