unheimlich
B1 Adjective
English Translation
scary, uncanny, incredibly
What does „unheimlich" mean in English?
„unheimlich" is a German adjective meaning "scary, uncanny, incredibly" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
1
Ich mag dieses Haus nicht. Es sieht unheimlich aus.
I don't like this house. It looks scary.
2
Diese Person ist mir unheimlich.
This person gives me the creeps.
3
Lass uns umkehren. Mir wird im Dunkeln unheimlich.
Let's turn back. I get scared in the dark.
4
Die Prüfung war unheimlich schwer.
The exam was incredibly difficult.
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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