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How do you say "terrified" in German?
verängstigt
In German, "terrified" is verängstigt.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'fer-ENG-stigt', with the initial 'v' sound and stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
verängstigt is an adjective. In predicate position ("it is verängstigt") it takes no ending; when placed before a noun, its ending changes to match the noun's gender and case.
Example sentence
Er hatte große Angst vor dem lauten Donner.
He was terrified of the loud thunder.
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How to remember verängstigt
Notice the word 'Angst' hiding inside it, the same word English borrowed for dread and fear.
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Questions about verängstigt
How do you say "terrified" in German?
In German, "terrified" is verängstigt. It is an adjective.
How is verängstigt used in a sentence?
Use verängstigt as you would use the equivalent adjective in English. For example: Er hatte große Angst vor dem lauten Donner. (He was terrified of the loud thunder.).
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