erschrecken
frighten
to make someone feel afraid
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What's the difference between erschrecken / einschüchtern / verängstigen / sich erschrecken / beängstigen / Furcht einflößen
frighten — to make someone feel afraid
To intimidate someone and make them feel less confident or afraid.
Der große Hund soll die Kinder nicht einschüchtern.
Большая собака не должна запугивать детей.
To frighten someone and cause fear.
Die lauten Geräusche verängstigen das kleine Kind.
Громкие звуки пугают маленького ребёнка.
To get frightened oneself, usually suddenly because of a surprise or noise.
Ich habe mich sehr erschreckt, als die Tür knallte.
Я очень испугался, когда хлопнула дверь.
To make someone feel uneasy or afraid.
Die dunkle Straße beängstigt sie nachts.
Тёмная улица пугает её ночью.
To inspire fear; more formal and literary.
Der alte Herrscher flößte seinen Gegnern Furcht ein.
Старый правитель внушал страх своим противникам.
To scare someone; a very general and common expression.
Der Film macht den Kindern Angst.
Фильм пугает детей.
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erschrecken translation: frighten. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce erschrecken
/ˈɛɐ̯ʃʁɛkən/
erschrecken translation
frighten
erschrecken transcription
/ˈɛɐ̯ʃʁɛkən/
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jemanden ängstlich machen
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