startling

ˈstɑrtlɪŋ
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Translation of startling into German,

Adjective

surprise shock

causing surprise or shock, sometimes by being sudden or alarming
  • The startling news made everyone gasp.Die aufsehenerregende Nachricht ließ alle nach Luft schnappen.

Noun

sudden reaction

Rare
sudden shock or movement from surprise or alarm
Rare
Erschrecken Schreck Zusammenzucken
  • The loud noise gave him a startling.Das laute Geräusch versetzte ihn in ein Erschrecken.
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Synonyms and analogies of startling in English

Examples of startling in a sentence

  • She made a startling discovery in the attic.
  • A tap on his shoulder caused a startling.
  • The sudden bang led to a startling that made her drop the mug.
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 "startling" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
erschrecktadj.

The alarm clock went off loudly, startling everyone in the small apartment.

Der Wecker hat laut geklingelt und alle in der kleinen Wohnung erschreckt.

überraschendadj.

An unexpected eructation in a quiet room can be quite startling.

Ein unerwarteter Rülpser in einem stillen Raum kann ziemlich überraschend sein.

erstaunlichadj.

Whatever they are, their physical development is absolutely startling.

Was immer sie sind, ihre physische Entwicklung ist erstaunlich.

erschreckendadj.

Even in summer, the coldness of the ocean was startling to me.

Selbst im Sommer war die Kälte des Meeres für mich erschreckend.

aufsehenerregendadj.

The result is iridescent, startling, far away from conformity.

Das Ergebnis ist schillernd, aufsehenerregend, weit weg von Konformität.

Noun
Erschreckenn.

The lion's growl can rumble across the savanna, startling other animals.

Das Brüllen des Löwen kann über die Savanne hallen und andere Tiere erschrecken.

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startling: Examples and translations in context

An escaped firework lit up the night sky unexpectedly, startling everyone.

Eine verirrte Rakete erhellte unerwartet den Nachthimmel und erschreckte alle.

She accidentally blew the whistle too hard, startling everyone.

Versehentlich blies sie zu stark in die Pfeife und erschreckte alle.

The blast echoed across the valley, startling everyone in the quiet village.

Der Knall hallte durch das Tal und erschreckte alle im ruhigen Dorf.

Suddenly, the thunder would clash, startling everyone in the quiet park.

Plötzlich krachte der Donner und erschreckte alle im ruhigen Park.

The cat jumped out of nowhere onto the kitchen counter, startling me.

Die Katze sprang wie aus dem Nichts auf die Küchentheke und erschreckte mich.

His yell echoed through the canyon, startling all the nearby hikers.

Sein Ruf hallte durch den Canyon und erschreckte alle Wanderer in der Nähe.

A slithering creature emerged from the shadows, startling the campers.

Ein gleitendes Wesen trat aus den Schatten und erschreckte die Camper.

The fire alarm went off unexpectedly during the meeting, startling everyone inside.

Der Feueralarm ging während des Meetings unerwartet los und erschreckte alle Anwesenden.

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