Schock/ʃɔk/shock; trauma; jolt
Schock is a German noun that means shock, trauma, or jolt. It is pronounced /ʃɔk/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.extreme physical or emotional reaction to something overwhelming, especially as a sudden disturbance or trauma(medical, psychology)
a.state of physical collapse after injury, pain, or acute stress
Nach dem Unfall erlitt sie einen schweren Schock.—After the accident, she suffered a severe shock.
b.sudden emotional or psychological disturbance, strong surprise
Die Nachricht vom Tod ihres Freundes war ein großer Schock für sie.—The news of her friend's death was a major shock for her.
2.a short, surprising and unpleasant experience; jolt(everyday language)
a.moment of astonishment or strong negative surprise
Der hohe Preis war ein Schock für uns alle.—The high price was a shock for all of us.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schock | — |
| Genitive | des Schocks | — |
| Dative | dem Schock | — |
| Accusative | den Schock | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schock" mean in English?
- "Schock" means shock, trauma, or jolt. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schock"?
- "Schock" is pronounced /ʃɔk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schock" der, die, or das?
- "Schock" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Schock"?
- "Schock" is a noun in German.
