furchtsam

fearful, timid

English translations

  1. 01

    frightened

  2. 02

    timid

  3. 03

    fearful

Word details

German meaning
Von Furcht erfüllt; ängstlich.
English meaning
Fearful
Synonym
ängstlich, zaghaft
German example
Das Kind war furchtsam und versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter.
English example
The child was fearful and hid behind his mother.
Comparative
furchtsamerSuperlative: am furchtsamsten
Opposite of
fearful, timid, frightenedfurchtlos / mutig

Example sentences with “furchtsam”

  1. Das Tier war sehr furchtsam. (The animal was very timid.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it the same as 'ängstlich'?

Yes, 'ängstlich' is a perfect synonym.