frightened
verängstigt; erschrocken
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
Related words
- furchtsam
frightened
- erschrecken
frightened
- einschüchtern
frightened
- verängstigt
frightened
- schrecken
To frighten
- einjagen
To frighten
- erschrocken
Frightened, startled
- furchtsam
Fearful
- bestürzt
Dismayed means to be surprised and disturbed or frightened, often due to unexpected or negative news.
- frikatisiert
Frightened, intimidated
- vertiert
Animalized, bestialized
Example sentences with “frightened”
The child was frightened by the storm. (Das Kind war vom Sturm verängstigt.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'verängstigt' and 'erschrocken'?
'Verängstigt' implies a state of being afraid or anxious, whereas 'erschrocken' describes a sudden shock or startle reaction.