furchteinflößend
terrifying
In a way that causes someone great fear or terror.
EXAMPLE
Der furchteinflößende Wolf kam langsam auf uns zu.
The terrifying wolf slowly approached us.
furchteinflößend
terrifying
furchteinflößend – furchteinflößender – am furchteinflößendsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry furchteinflößend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | furchteinflößend |
|---|---|
| comparative | furchteinflößender |
| superlative | am furchteinflößendsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to furchteinflößend.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to furchteinflößend.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to furchteinflößend.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Furchteinflößend' (terrifying) is made up of 'Furcht' (fear) and 'einflößend' (instilling). The second word belongs to the verb 'einflößen' (to instill) and shows that something causes fear.
EXAMPLE
Die furchteinflößende Gestalt stand plötzlich im Türrahmen.
The terrifying figure suddenly appeared in the doorway.
Typical collocations
'Furchteinflößend' (terrifying) often occurs with words like 'Gestalt' (figure), 'Geräusch' (sound), 'Anblick' (sight), 'Erscheinung' (appearance), or 'Stimme' (voice). It most often describes something that makes a strong impression in a story or situation.
EXAMPLE
Aus dem Keller kam ein furchteinflößendes Geräusch.
A terrifying sound came from the basement.
Vivid language
The adjective is strongly evaluative and often sounds dramatic or vivid. It is therefore particularly suitable for descriptions in stories, reports, and suspenseful situations.
EXAMPLE
Der furchteinflößende Anblick des verlassenen Hauses ließ niemanden kalt.
The terrifying sight of the abandoned house left no one unmoved.
In real life
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