NOUN
Schrecken/ˈʃʁɛkŋ̍/terror; fright; horror
Schrecken is a German noun that means terror, fright, or horror. It is pronounced /ˈʃʁɛkŋ̍/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schrecken".
Definitions
1.a sudden, strong feeling of fear(emotion; reaction)
a.sudden fright; shock
Er fuhr mit einem großen Schrecken zusammen, als die Tür zuschlug.—He jumped with fright when the door slammed.
2.an ongoing sense of terror, dread, or horror(lasting state; abstract)
a.feeling of horror or dread
Die Nachricht vom Unfall versetzte alle in Schrecken.—The news of the accident filled everyone with horror.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schrecken | die Schrecken |
| Genitive | des Schreckens | der Schrecken |
| Dative | dem Schrecken | den Schrecken |
| Accusative | den Schrecken | die Schrecken |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schrecken" mean in English?
- "Schrecken" means terror, fright, or horror. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schrecken"?
- "Schrecken" is pronounced /ˈʃʁɛkŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schrecken" der, die, or das?
- "Schrecken" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schrecken"?
- The plural of "Schrecken" is "Schrecken".
- What part of speech is "Schrecken"?
- "Schrecken" is a noun in German.
