Schreck Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schreck" is mainly used as noun meaning "fright", "scare" or "shock". It is also used as particle.

Essential properties of "Schreck"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Schreck
  • Plural: die Schrecke

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Sudden intense fear or terror"

"Schreck", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der plötzliche Schreck ließ ihn erstarren.The sudden fright made him freeze.
  2. Sie bekam einen Schreck, als sie das Geräusch hörte.She got a fright when she heard the noise.
  3. Der Schreck fuhr ihr in die Glieder.The fright ran through her limbs.

2.) "An exclamation of sudden surprise or fright"

"Schreck", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Schreck! Das hätte ich fast vergessen!Fright! I almost forgot that!
  2. Schreck! Was war das für ein Geräusch?Fright! What was that noise?
  3. Schreck! Du hast mich erschreckt!Fright! You scared me!
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