erschrecklich

frightening; terrible

English translations

  1. 01

    frightening

  2. 02

    terrible

  3. 03

    awful

  4. 04

    dreadful

  5. 05

    scary

Word details

German meaning
Sehr beängstigend oder furchterregend.
English meaning
Terrifying
Synonym
furchtbar, schrecklich
German example
Der Unfall war erschrecklich.
English example
The accident was terrifying.
Comparative
erschrecklicherSuperlative: am erschrecklichsten

Example sentences with “erschrecklich”

  1. Ein erschrecklicher Anblick. (A frightening sight.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it the same as schrecklich?

Yes, 'erschrecklich' is a bit more formal or archaic.