Nervenkrimi
derNounnerve-wracking thriller; nail-biting game or situation
English translations
- 01
thriller
- 02
suspense novel
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein spannender Kriminalroman oder -film, der die Nerven des Zuschauers oder Lesers stark beansprucht.
- English meaning
- Nerve-wracking thriller
- Synonym
- Thriller
- German example
- Der neue Film ist ein echter Nervenkrimi, der bis zum Schluss fesselt.
- English example
- The new film is a real nerve-wracking thriller that captivates until the end.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Nervenkrimi
- Plural Form
- die Nervenkrimis
Example sentences with “Nervenkrimi”
Das Spiel war ein absoluter Nervenkrimi bis zur letzten Minute. (The game was a total nail-biter until the very last minute.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Nervenkrimi' a formal word in German?
It is a common compound noun (der Nervenkrimi) used in journalism and casual speech to describe highly suspenseful events, such as sports matches or political elections.