Adjective / Adverb
fürchterlich
Pronunciation: /ˈfʏʁçtɐlɪç/
terrible, awful, dreadful
C1
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Meanings
Adjective
- terrible, awful, dreadful
- frightful, frightening
Adverb
- terribly, awfully
Example sentence
In der Nacht hörten wir ein fürchterliches Geräusch.
During the night we heard a terrible noise.
Usage
- ein fürchterlicher Lärm — A terrible or dreadful noise.
- fürchterlich müde — Terribly tired; the word can also intensify an adjective.
Der fürchterliche Geruch kam aus einer vergessenen Dose.
The terrible smell came from a forgotten tin.