erschrecken
B1 Verb
English Translation
to frighten, to get a fright
What does „erschrecken" mean in English?
„erschrecken" is a German verb meaning "to frighten, to get a fright" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Du hast richtig krank ausgesehen. Ich war ganz erschrocken.
You looked really sick. I was quite frightened.
2
Hast du mich aber erschreckt!
You really scared me!
3
Entschuldigung. Ich wollte Sie nicht erschrecken.
Sorry. I didn't want to scare you.
CEFR Level
B1
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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