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erschrak

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was startled
got a fright
was frightened

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Definition of "erschrak" in German

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Präteritum (1./3. Person Singular) des intransitiven Verbs 'erschrecken'; durch ein plötzliches Ereignis einen Schreck bekommen.

DE: Das laute Geräusch kam plötzlich und ich erschrak.

A1
EN: “The loud noise came suddenly and I was startled.

DE: Als die Katze auf den Tisch sprang, erschrak meine Mutter.

A2
EN: “When the cat jumped onto the table, my mother got a fright.

DE: Er erschrak zutiefst, als er die Gestalt im nebligen Wald sah.

B1
EN: “He was deeply frightened when he saw the figure in the foggy forest.

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