startle in Dutch
startle in Dutch is schrikken, laten schrikken, verschrikken — startle means to give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
startle in Dutch
schrikken
(intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
laten schrikken
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
verschrikken
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
What does "startle" mean?
-
verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
"The fire alarm startled everyone in the office."
-
noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.
"She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Dutch.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Dutch
startle in a sentence
- The fire alarm startled everyone in the office.
- A loud bang from the kitchen startled the cat.
- She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "startle" in Dutch?
"startle" in Dutch is schrikken, laten schrikken, verschrikken. startle means: To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
How do you use "startle" in a sentence?
Example: "The fire alarm startled everyone in the office." In Dutch, "startle" is schrikken, laten schrikken, verschrikken.
Are there other ways to say "startle" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "startle": schrikken, laten schrikken, verschrikken.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
