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    Schreckenstein (en. Schreckenstein)

    /ˈʃrɛkənˌstaɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A character or concept that embodies terror or horror.
    In the film, Schreckenstein is the monster that haunts the village.
    Dans le film, Schreckenstein est le monstre qui hante le village.
    A terrifying or nightmarish situation.
    The snowstorm turned the mountain into a schreckenstein.
    La tempête de neige a transformé la montagne en un schreckenstein.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the German 'Schrecken' (terror) and 'Stein' (stone).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a schreckenstein
    to be very frightening or feared.
    être un schreckenstein
    to lead a schreckenstein life
    to live in fear or terror.
    mener une vie de schreckenstein

    Related Words

    schreck
    terror, excessive fear.
    schreck
    stein
    stone, rock.
    stein

    Slang Meanings

    A type of horror
    This movie is a real schreckenstein, I was scared the whole time.
    Ce film est un vrai schreckenstein, j'ai eu peur tout le long.
    A very terrifying person
    He is a schreckenstein in the room, everyone is afraid of him.
    Il est un schreckenstein dans la salle, tout le monde a peur de lui.