horror story
die Horrorgeschichte, die Horrorgeschichten
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horror story
An invented or narrated story in which fear, terror, and often supernatural events play a central role.
Vor dem Schlafengehen las sie eine spannende Horrorgeschichte.
Before going to bed, she read an exciting horror story.
horror story / nightmare
An account of particularly terrible, frightening, or chaotic events; the term is often used figuratively.
Die Betroffenen erzählten eine Horrorgeschichte über die Zustände im überfüllten Krankenhaus.
The people affected told a horror story about the conditions in the overcrowded hospital.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Horrorgeschichten |
| genitive | der Horrorgeschichte |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Horrorgeschichte | die Horrorgeschichten |
| accusative | die Horrorgeschichte | die Horrorgeschichten |
| dative | der Horrorgeschichte | den Horrorgeschichten |
| genitive | der Horrorgeschichte | der Horrorgeschichten |
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'Horrorgeschichte' (horror story) is made up of 'Horror' (horror) and 'Geschichte' (story). The word therefore initially refers to a story with frightening or terrifying content.
Die Horrorgeschichte spielte in einem verlassenen Schloss.
The horror story was set in an abandoned castle.
When it means an invented scary story, 'Horrorgeschichte' (horror story) is often used with verbs such as 'lesen' (to read), 'schreiben' (to write), 'erzählen' (to tell), or 'verfilmen' (to adapt into a film). Typical descriptions include 'spannend' (exciting), 'gruselig' (scary), and 'blutig' (bloody).
Der Autor hat eine gruselige Horrorgeschichte über ein verschwundenes Kind geschrieben.
The author wrote a scary horror story about a missing child.
In its figurative meaning, 'Horrorgeschichte' (horror story) does not refer to an invented story, but to a frightening account of real conditions or events. Clues often include specific topics such as accidents, illnesses, poverty, or chaotic circumstances.
Nach dem Unfall erzählte der Busfahrer eine Horrorgeschichte von Nebel, Glatteis und einem unbeleuchteten Lkw.
After the accident, the bus driver told a horror story about fog, black ice, and an unlit truck.
