schockierend
shocking
Something that causes shock; very surprising, frightening, or outrageous.
EXAMPLE
Die Nachrichten über das Ausmaß der Zerstörung waren schockierend.
The news about the extent of the destruction was shocking.
schockierend
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Participle as adjective
The word “schockierend” is the present participle (Partizip I) of the verb “schockieren” (to shock). It describes a thing or situation that actively causes shock. This form is used like a normal adjective.
EXAMPLE
Die Enthüllungen in dem Artikel waren für alle schockierend.
The revelations in the article were shocking to everyone.
Cause vs. feeling
Pay attention to the difference: “schockierend” (shocking) describes the cause of a feeling (e.g., a piece of news). A person who has this feeling is “schockiert” (shocked, past participle/Partizip II). The ending “-end” stands for the thing causing the feeling; the ending “-t” for the person who feels it.
EXAMPLE
Die schockierende Nachricht hat die ganze Welt schockiert.
The shocking news shocked the whole world.
Typical collocations
“Schockierend” is often used to describe unexpected and negative information or events. Common combinations are “schockierende Nachrichten” (shocking news), “schockierende Bilder” (shocking images), or “ein schockierendes Ergebnis” (a shocking result).
EXAMPLE
Die Polizei entdeckte schockierende Details über den Fall.
The police discovered shocking details about the case.
Compare with
schockierend vs erschreckend
frightening
Both words can describe a disturbing piece of news or situation. „Schockierend“ particularly emphasizes an unexpected, extreme, or outrageous effect, whereas „erschreckend“ focuses more strongly on fear and alarm. Choose „schockierend“ for surprise or outrage and „erschreckend“ for the fear it causes.
schockierend
Die schockierende Nachricht über den Betrug überraschte und empörte alle.
The shocking news about the fraud surprised and outraged everyone.
erschreckend
Die erschreckende Warnung vor dem Sturm machte den Bewohnern große Angst.
The frightening warning about the storm greatly frightened the residents.
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