Schrecksekunde

dieNoun

moment of shock; split second of fright

English translations

  1. 01

    moment of fright

  2. 02

    scare

Word details

German meaning
Ein kurzer Moment des Schreckens.
English meaning
Moment of terror
Synonym
Angstmoment
German example
Nach der Schrecksekunde atmete sie erleichtert auf.
English example
After the moment of terror, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Schrecksekunde
Plural Form
die Schrecksekunden

Example sentences with “Schrecksekunde”

  1. In der Schrecksekunde vergaß ich, wie man bremst. (In the moment of shock, I forgot how to brake.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender and plural of Schrecksekunde?

It is a feminine noun (die Schrecksekunde). The plural form is 'die Schrecksekunden'.