No. 13,375 in German
befürchteten
"Feared" or "dreaded."
In a sentence
Die Schüler befürchteten, dass die Prüfung sehr schwierig sein würde.
The students feared that the exam would be very difficult.
Here, 'befürchteten' expresses the worry or concern of the students regarding the difficulty of the exam.
Unsere Vorfahren befürchteten oft Naturkatastrophen, wenn der Himmel ungewöhnlich wolkig war.
Our ancestors often feared natural disasters when the sky was unusually cloudy.
In this sentence, 'befürchteten' describes the anxiety or suspicion of imminent natural phenomena based on observation.
Sie befürchteten, ihre Arbeit durch die neue Technologie zu verlieren.
They feared losing their jobs due to the new technology.
This use of 'befürchteten' conveys the apprehension of individuals regarding potential negative outcomes of technological advancements.
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