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panic in German

panic in German is Panik, in Panik geraten, in Panik verfallen — panic means a sudden overwhelming feeling of fear that makes it hard to think clearly.

panic in German

Panik
noun
(uncountable) Overwhelming fear or fright, often affecting groups of people or animals; (countable) an instance of this; a fright, a scare.
in Panik geraten
verb
To cause (someone) to feel panic; also, to frighten (someone) into acting hastily.
in Panik verfallen
verb
To cause (someone) to feel panic; also, to frighten (someone) into acting hastily.

What does "panic" mean?

  1. noun A sudden overwhelming feeling of fear that makes it hard to think clearly.
    "Panic spread through the crowd when the fire alarm went off."
  2. verb To be overcome with sudden fear, or to cause someone to feel that way.
    "Don't panic — we still have time to catch the flight."
  3. verb Of a computer, to crash suddenly and stop functioning.
    "The server panicked and rebooted itself in the middle of the night."

panic in a sentence

  • Panic spread through the crowd when the fire alarm went off.
  • He felt a wave of panic before walking on stage.
  • Don't panic — we still have time to catch the flight.
  • The strange noise panicked the horses.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "panic" in German?

"panic" in German is Panik, in Panik geraten, in Panik verfallen. panic means: A sudden overwhelming feeling of fear that makes it hard to think clearly.

How do you use "panic" in a sentence?

Example: "Panic spread through the crowd when the fire alarm went off." In German, "panic" is Panik, in Panik geraten, in Panik verfallen.

Are there other ways to say "panic" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "panic": Panik, in Panik geraten, in Panik verfallen.

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