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
regulartransitive
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"
- Definition: "To cause a strong emotional impression or shock."
- Translation(s): to shake, to shock, to deeply affect, to move
- Synonym(s): erschrecken, bewegen, aufwühlen
- Antonym(s): beruhigen, besänftigen
- Related word(s): Schock, Erschütterung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Nachricht hat ihn zutiefst erschüttert.
- Das Erdbeben hat die Stadt erschüttert.
- Der Film erschütterte das Publikum zutiefst.
2.) "To cause intense physical vibration or movement"
- Definition: "To cause intense vibration or physical movement."
- Translation(s): to shake, to vibrate, to jolt, to rock
- Synonym(s): erschüttern, beben, vibrieren
- Antonym(s): stabilisieren, festigen
- Related word(s): Vibration, Erschütterung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Zug erschütterte das Gebäude.
- Die Explosion hat den Boden erschüttert.
- Der Donner erschütterte die Fenster.
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