Erschüttern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erschüttern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to shake", "to shock" or "to deeply affect".

Essential properties of "erschüttern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: erschüttern
  • Simple past: erschütterte
  • Participle: erschüttert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "erschüttern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To deeply affect emotionally or shock"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Nachricht hat ihn zutiefst erschüttert.The news deeply shook him.
  2. Das Erdbeben hat die Stadt erschüttert.The earthquake shook the city.
  3. Der Film erschütterte das Publikum zutiefst.The film deeply moved the audience.

2.) "To cause intense physical vibration or movement"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug erschütterte das Gebäude.The train shook the building.
  2. Die Explosion hat den Boden erschüttert.The explosion shook the ground.
  3. Der Donner erschütterte die Fenster.The thunder shook the windows.
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