specter

das Gespenst; das Schreckgespenst

Example sentences with “specter”

  1. The specter of war haunted the country. (Das Schreckgespenst des Krieges suchte das Land heim.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for 'specter'?

It is 'das Gespenst'. 'Schreckgespenst' is often used figuratively for a looming threat.