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panicked
Overcome by sudden, uncontrollable fear (panic) and therefore acting irrationally or without thinking.
Als sie die Spinne sah, reagierte sie panisch und schrie laut auf.
When she saw the spider, she reacted in a panic and screamed loudly.
The adjective 'panisch' (panicked) is derived directly from the noun 'die Panik' (panic). It describes the behavior or state of a person who is in a panic.
Als der Feueralarm losging, brach Panik aus und die Menschen reagierten panisch.
When the fire alarm went off, panic broke out and people reacted in a panic.
The word 'panisch' (panicked) can describe a state (predicative) or the manner of an action (adverbial). It then either comes after verbs like 'sein' (to be) and 'werden' (to become), or directly with an action verb.
Als das Licht ausfiel, wurden alle panisch.
When the light went out, everyone became panicked.
'Panisch' (panicked) is often used to describe sudden, uncontrolled reactions. Typical verbs are 'panisch reagieren' (to react in a panic), 'panisch werden' (to become panicked), 'panisch schreien' (to scream in panic), or 'panisch fliehen' (to flee in panic).
Das Pferd wurde panisch und rannte davon.
The horse became panicked and ran away.
quiet / calm
'ruhig' and 'panisch' are opposites when it comes to fear and reactions. 'ruhig' describes someone staying calm and able to act clearly. 'panisch' means that someone suddenly feels intense fear and no longer reacts calmly or sensibly. 'panisch' is stronger than just 'nervous' or 'excited'. Use 'ruhig' when control and composure are important; 'panisch' fits when fear determines someone’s behavior.
Als wir den Zug nicht fanden, wurden wir kurz panisch.
When we could not find the train, we briefly panicked.
Bei der Prüfung ist Anna ruhig geblieben und hat zuerst tief durchgeatmet.
During the exam, Anna stayed calm and first took a deep breath.