This is the 1688th most frequent Dutch word.
schrik
Fear or fright.
Here, 'schrik' signifies the emotional response of fear or shock experienced suddenly.
Ze rilde van schrik toen de deur plotseling dicht viel.
She shivered from fright when the door suddenly slammed shut.
In this sentence, 'schrik' embodies intense unease due to unexpected events.
De schrik was groot toen hij het slechte nieuws hoorde.
The fright was significant when he heard the bad news.
'Schrik' here represents a brief but intense initial reaction of surprise or alarm.