shocked
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shocked
Strongly frightened or emotionally shaken by a sudden, serious, or unexpected event.
Als sie vom tödlichen Unfall ihres Freundes erfuhr, war sie völlig geschockt.
When she learned about her friend's fatal accident, she was completely shocked.
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'Geschockt' (shocked) commonly follows 'sein' (to be), 'bleiben' (to remain), or 'wirken' (to seem) and describes a person's state. It can also come directly before a noun.
Nach dem Gespräch wirkte sie noch lange geschockt.
She still seemed shocked long after the conversation.
The cause is often introduced with 'von' (by) or 'über' (about): A person can be 'von' (by) an event or 'über' (about) a piece of news 'geschockt' (shocked). After 'von' (by), the dative is used; after 'über' (about), the accusative is used.
Die Anwohner waren von dem lauten Knall geschockt.
The residents were shocked by the loud bang.
Er war über die plötzliche Absage geschockt.
He was shocked by the sudden cancellation.
'Geschockt' (shocked) is often used with intensifiers such as 'völlig' (completely), 'tief' (deeply), 'sichtlich' (visibly), or 'zutiefst' (profoundly). These words show how strong the emotional reaction is.
Die sichtlich geschockte Zeugin musste ihre Aussage unterbrechen.
The visibly shocked witness had to interrupt her statement.
