erschrecken.
to be frightened; to be startled
Meaning & usage
to be frightened; to be startled
Ich bin erschrocken.
to be frightened; to be startled
Ich habe mich erschrocken.
to frighten; to scare (someone)
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German erschrecken (strong declension), from Old High German irskrekkan. Equivalent to er- + schrecken.
to frighten; to scare (someone)
Du hast mich erschreckt.
to be frightened; to be startled
Ich habe mich erschreckt.
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German erschrecken (weak declension), from Old High German irskrekken. Equivalent to er- + schrecken.
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