startled

ˈstɑrtəld
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Translation of startled into German

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Adjective

emotion

surprised and slightly frightened by something unexpected
  • She looked startled when the balloon popped.Sie sah erschrocken aus, als der Ballon platzte.
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Synonyms and analogies of startled in English

adj.alarmedshockedMore synonyms

Examples of startled in a sentence

  • Startled by the loud noise, she dropped her cup.
startle
ˈstɑrtəl
Verb
1.

emotion

tr.
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm
tr.
  • The loud noise did startle the sleeping dog..Das laute Geräusch hat den schlafenden Hund erschreckt
2.

action

tr.
stimulate someone to take action
tr.
veranlassen aufstören
  • The news startled him into making a decision.Die Nachricht veranlasste ihn, eine Entscheidung zu treffen.
3.

reaction

intr.
move suddenly due to surprise or alarm
intr.
  • She startles easily at loud sounds.Bei lauten Geräuschen zuckt sie leicht zusammen.
Noun

emotion

sudden motion from unexpected alarm or surprise
Schreck mErschrecken
  • The loud noise gave him a startle.Das laute Geräusch versetzte ihn in einen Schreck.

Expressions with startle: examples in English and translations in German

Schreckreaktion
The cat had a startle reaction to the loud noise.
Schreckreflex
Her startle reflex caused her to jump at the sudden movement.
Schreckreaktion
The loud noise triggered his startle response.

Translations of "startled" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
erschreckteadj.

She made an attacking gesture that startled the quiet crowd.

Sie machte eine bedrohliche Geste, die die ruhige Menge erschreckte.

erschrecktadj./pp.

The dog experienced shakes after being startled by the loud thunder.

Der Hund zitterte heftig, nachdem er vom lauten Donner erschreckt wurde.

überraschtadj.

His brisk goodbye left her feeling a bit startled and confused.

Sein abrupter Abschied ließ sie etwas überrascht und verwirrt zurück.

aufgeschrecktpp.

The peaceful town was startled by the sudden hurrying of police cars down the street.

Die friedliche Stadt wurde durch das plötzliche hastige Aufblitzen von Polizeiwagen aufgeschreckt.

verblüfftadj./pp.

He was startled to discover he had won the contest.

Er war verblüfft zu entdecken, dass er den Wettbewerb gewonnen hatte.

erstauntadj./pp.

When it is startled, it discharges power accidentally.

Es wirft Blitze, wenn es sich freut oder erstaunt ist.

verdutztadj./pp.

He was startled and respectfully took the newspaper with both hands.

Er war verdutzt und nahm dann die Zeitung respektvoll mit beiden Händen an.

bestürztadj./pp.

They were startled to find the lost child wandering alone.

Sie waren bestürzt, das verlorene Kind allein umherirren zu sehen.

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startled: Examples and translations in context

The loud blast shook the windows and startled everyone in the building.

Der laute Knall ließ die Fenster erzittern und erschreckte alle im Gebäude.

A loud blast startled the dog, causing it to bark wildly.

Ein lauter Knall erschreckte den Hund und ließ ihn wild bellen.

Her fury was so intense that it startled everyone in the room.

Ihre Wut war so intensiv, dass sie jeden im Raum erschreckte.

The sudden snap of the wire startled him while he worked.

Das plötzliche Reißen des Drahtes erschreckte ihn bei der Arbeit.

The yelling match between the two coaches startled everyone in the audience.

Der lautstarke Streit zwischen den beiden Trainern erschreckte alle Zuschauer.

The rushing noise of the train startled everyone waiting on the platform.

Das plötzliche Rauschen des Zuges erschreckte alle Wartenden auf dem Bahnsteig.

The unexpected grab of his arm startled him during the conversation.

Das unerwartete Packen seines Arms erschreckte ihn während des Gesprächs.

His unexpected slap on my shoulder startled me while I was walking.

Sein unerwarteter Schlag auf meine Schulter erschreckte mich beim Gehen.

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