startle in German
startle in German is aufschrecken, scheuen, erschrecken — startle means to give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
startle in German
aufschrecken
(intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
scheuen
(intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
erschrecken
(transitive) To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
What does "startle" mean?
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verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
"The fire alarm startled everyone in the office."
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noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.
"She let out a startle when the phone rang unexpectedly."
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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.
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What is "startle" in German?
"startle" in German is aufschrecken, scheuen, erschrecken. 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 German, "startle" is aufschrecken, scheuen, erschrecken.
Are there other ways to say "startle" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "startle": aufschrecken, scheuen, erschrecken.
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