Schrecklich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schrecklich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "terrible", "horrible" or "dreadful". It is also used as adverb and particle.

Essential properties of "schrecklich"

Its most important properties are:

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Causing terror or dread; extremely unpleasant or bad"

"Schrecklich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das war ein schrecklicher Unfall.That was a terrible accident.
  2. Der Film war schrecklich langweilig.The movie was terribly boring.
  3. Sie hatte einen schrecklichen Albtraum.She had a terrible nightmare.

2.) "In a terrible or extremely bad manner"

"Schrecklich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Essen schmeckte schrecklich.The food tasted terrible.
  2. Er singt schrecklich falsch.He sings terribly out of tune.
  3. Ich habe schrecklich schlecht geschlafen.I slept terribly badly.

3.) "An exclamation of surprise, horror, or disgust"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Schrecklich! Was ist hier passiert?Terrible! What happened here?
  2. Schrecklich, wie spät es schon ist!Terrible, how late it already is!
  3. Schrecklich! Ich habe mein Handy vergessen.Terrible! I forgot my phone.
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