schrecklich
terrible · terribly
Etwas, das sehr unangenehm, furchteinflößend oder schwer zu ertragen ist.
The German word "schrecklich" is an adjective that means "terrible," "horrible," or "dreadful." It is derived from the noun "Schreck," which means "fright" or "shock." "Schrecklich" is used to describe something that causes fear, terror, or is otherwise very unpleasant.
Similar words in German include "furchtbar" (frightful), "grauenvoll" (atrocious), and "entsetzlich" (appalling).
The differences lie in intensity and context:
- "Furchtbar" often emphasizes fear or dread.
- "Grauenvoll" conveys a sense of horror or disgust.
- "Entsetzlich" suggests something shocking or horrifying.
"Schrecklich" is a more general term and can refer to anything considered bad or distressing, not limited to fear.
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Examples
In der Stadt ist es schrecklich laut.adverb
In the city, it is terribly loud.
Dieses Haus sieht schrecklich aus.adverb
This house looks terrible.
Heute finde ich das Wetter schrecklich.adjective
Today I find the weather terrible.
Hast du diese schrecklichen Nachrichten gestern gehört?adjective
Did you hear that terrible news yesterday?
Der Unfall hatte leider schreckliche Folgen.adjective
The accident unfortunately had terrible consequences.
Ich habe mich schrecklich über meinen Fehler geärgert.adverb
I was terribly annoyed with myself over my mistake.
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