Translation and Meaning
- Word: erschrecken
- Language: German
- Meaning: terrify
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge
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Example Sentences
- Das Ereignis, das dich erschrecken könnte, kann schließlich mit Mut überwunden werden. English: The event which might terrify you can eventually be overcome with courage.
When and How to Use "erschrecken"
Use "erschrecken" when you want to talk about "terrify" in German. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your German study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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