abschrecken
/ˈapˌʃʁɛkn̩/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- schreckt ab
- past
- schreckte ab
- perfect
- hat abgeschreckt
Meaning
-
to deter
Built from ab (off, away) + schrecken (to startle).
Made of
- ab off, away
- schrecken to startle
Similar words
Abbringen is to talk someone out of a specific plan or intention; abschrecken is to deter in general, by making something seem frightening or unpleasant.
Abschrecken is to deter someone through fear or the threat of difficulty; entmutigen is to discourage someone, lowering their confidence or morale.
Practice
1 What does abschrecken mean?
to deter
2 Fill the gap: Der Preis ___ viele ab.
Full sentence: Der Preis schreckt viele ab. (The price deters many.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches abschrecken?
abschrecken: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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