schreckhaft

easily startled, jumpy

English translations

  1. 01

    skittish

  2. 02

    timid

  3. 03

    jumpy

  4. 04

    nervous

Word details

German meaning
Schreckhaft bedeutet, dass jemand oder etwas leicht erschreckt.
English meaning
Timid means that someone or something is easily frightened.
Synonym
ängstlich, furchtsam
German example
Das Pferd war sehr schreckhaft und scheute bei jedem Geräusch.
English example
The horse was very timid and shied at every noise.
Comparative
schreckhafterSuperlative: am schreckhaftesten

Example sentences with “schreckhaft”

  1. Mein Hund ist sehr schreckhaft. (My dog is very easily startled.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you use 'schreckhaft'?

It is an adjective used to describe someone or something that gets scared easily.