adjectiveadverb
beängstigend
frighten · frightening
The German word "beängstigend" is an adjective meaning "frightening" or "scary".
- It is derived from the verb "ängstigen" (to frighten or to scare).
- The prefix "be-" intensifies the action.
- The suffix "-end" turns the verb into an adjective describing something that causes fear.
Similar words:
- furchterregend (fear-inducing)
- erschreckend (terrifying)
- angsteinflößend (bloodcurdling, very scary)
Differences:
- beängstigend often describes something causing a general feeling of anxiety or fear.
- erschreckend usually refers to something that causes a sudden fright.
- angsteinflößend is more intense, conveying strong terror.
In summary, beängstigend relates to causing fear or anxiety, often in a more gradual or psychological way, compared to the sometimes sharper fear implied by similar words.
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Examples
Das Geräusch ist ziemlich beängstigend.adjective
The noise is quite frightening.
Die Zahlen stiegen beängstigend schnell an.adjective
The numbers rose frighteningly quickly.
Der Gedanke an die Operation war beängstigend.adjective
The thought of the operation was frightening.
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