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specter in German

specter in German is Gespenst, Spuk, Schreckgespenst — specter means a ghostly figure or apparition; a phantom.

specter in German

Gespenst
noun
A ghostly apparition, a phantom. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
Spuk
noun
A ghostly apparition, a phantom. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
Schreckgespenst
noun
(figuratively) A threatening mental image; an unpleasant prospect [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
Spuk
noun
(figuratively) A threatening mental image; an unpleasant prospect [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

What does "specter" mean?

  1. noun A ghostly figure or apparition; a phantom.
    "A pale specter was said to wander the old corridor at night."
  2. noun A frightening possibility or threat that looms over a situation.
    "The specter of another recession hung over the meeting."

specter in a sentence

  • A pale specter was said to wander the old corridor at night.
  • The children swore they saw a specter drift past the window.
  • The specter of another recession hung over the meeting.
  • They worked late into the night, haunted by the specter of failure.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "specter" in German?

"specter" in German is Gespenst, Spuk, Schreckgespenst. specter means: A ghostly figure or apparition; a phantom.

How do you use "specter" in a sentence?

Example: "A pale specter was said to wander the old corridor at night." In German, "specter" is Gespenst, Spuk, Schreckgespenst.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "specter": Gespenst, Spuk, Schreckgespenst.

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