Translation and Meaning
- Word: Schrecken
- Language: German
- Meaning: scare
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: noun
- Topic: German Herausforderungen und Rückschläge
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Example Sentences
- Wenn du andere erschreckst, erscheint das Problem oft größer als es ist. English: If you scare others, the problem will often appear larger than it is.
When and How to Use "Schrecken"
Use "Schrecken" when you want to talk about "scare" in German. It functions as "noun". 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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