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Jemandem einen Schrecken einjagen
To give someone a fright or a scare
In German
Jemandem einen Schrecken einjagen
YAY-man-dem ine SHREK-ken INE-yah-gen
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo hunt a fright into someone
Meaning
MeaningTo give someone a fright or a scare.
Equivalent:"To give someone a fright"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Der plötzliche Knall jagte mir einen Schrecken ein.
The sudden bang gave me a fright.
- 2
Du hast mir einen ganz schönen Schrecken eingejagt!
You gave me quite a fright!
FAQ
How do you say "To give someone a fright or a scare" in German?
"To give someone a fright or a scare" in German is "Jemandem einen Schrecken einjagen" (YAY-man-dem ine SHREK-ken INE-yah-gen). Example: Der plötzliche Knall jagte mir einen Schrecken ein..
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