Meaning of the German Word "Erschrecken"

erschrecken
startle

To surprise someone suddenly and make them jump.

Example Sentence

Ein plötzliches Klopfen an der Tür erschreckte die Katze.

Other Meanings of This Word

To cause someone to feel frightened.

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To make someone afraid.

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To make someone very afraid.

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Definition: To surprise someone suddenly and make them jump.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "erschrecken"?

B1

What grammatical category does "erschrecken" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "erschrecken" belong to?

Emotions

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