verb
aufscheuchen
startle
The German word "aufscheuchen" is a verb made of "auf" (up/on) and "scheuchen" (to chase/scare away).
- "scheuchen": to scare, chase, or flush out, usually animals or people.
"aufscheuchen" means "to startle" or "to scare off suddenly", often causing a quick, panicked reaction.
Similar words:
- erschrecken (to frighten, to startle)
- verjagen (to drive away)
- aufscheuchen implies a sudden disturbance causing someone or something to flee abruptly, while erschrecken focuses more on causing fear, and verjagen is more about intentionally driving someone/something away.
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Examples
Die Vögel lassen sich leicht aufscheuchen.verb
The birds are easily startled.
Der Lärm hat die Rehe schnell aufgescheucht.verb
The noise quickly startled the deer.
Die Kinder scheuchten im Garten die Hühner auf.verb
The children startled the chickens in the garden.
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