How is the word Schrecken translated from German to English

English translation
fright
noun

ein plötzlicher starker Gefühl von Angst

a sudden strong feeling of fear

Examples with “Schrecken”

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  • Das laute Geräusch verursachte große Angst bei mir. — The loud noise caused me great fright.

  • Sie sprang erschrocken bei dem lauten Geräusch. — She jumped in fright at the loud noise.

  • Ich verspürte Angst, als der Schatten sich bewegte. — I felt a fright when the shadow moved.

  • Hat dir der Film Angst gemacht? — Did the movie give you a fright?

  • Sie schrie vor Angst bei dem unerwarteten Geräusch. — She screamed in fright at the unexpected sound.

  • Er hatte einen Schrecken, als er den Schatten sah. — He experienced a fright when he saw the shadow.

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