furchterregend

frightening; terrifying

English translations

  1. 01

    frightening

  2. 02

    terrifying

  3. 03

    alarming

Word details

German meaning
Etwas, das Angst oder Schrecken auslöst.
English meaning
terrifying
Synonym
erschreckend, beängstigend
German example
Der Sturm war furchterregend.
English example
The storm was terrifying.
Comparative
furchterregenderSuperlative: am furchterregendsten

Example sentences with “furchterregend”

  1. Der Sturm war furchterregend. (The storm was terrifying.)

Frequently asked questions

What are the components of 'furchterregend'?

It is a compound of 'Furcht' (fear) and 'erregend' (exciting/causing).