der Schrecken, –
horror · fright · terror
Ein starkes Gefühl von Angst oder Entsetzen, das oft plötzlich auftritt.
The German word "Schrecken" is a noun that means "fright" or "fear". It can refer to the feeling of being startled, alarmed, or scared. As a verb, "schrecken" can mean "to frighten" or "to scare". Similar words include "Angst" (fear), "Furcht" (dread), and "Sorge" (concern).
The main difference here is that "Schrecken" often implies a sudden or acute response to surprise or terror, while "Angst" and "Furcht" can denote more gradual or generalized feelings of fear or anxiety.
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Examples
Der Schrecken hat mich regelrecht gelähmt.noun
The horror truly paralyzed me.
Ein plötzlicher Schrecken überfiel ihn.noun
A sudden fright overcame him.
Der Schrecken verbreitet sich schnell in der Dunkelheit.noun
The terror spreads quickly in the darkness.
Schrecken löst das Gespenst bei den Kindern aus.noun
The ghost causes fright among the children.
Die alten Geschichten weckten neuen Schrecken in den Herzen der Zuhörer.noun
The old stories awakened new terror in the hearts of the listeners.
Die Kinder erinnerten sich mit Schrecken an die Nacht im Wald.noun
The children remembered the night in the forest with fright.
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