No. 13,699 in German
einschüchtern
To intimidate.
In a sentence
Die laute Stimme des Lehrers schien die Schüler einzuschüchtern.
The loud voice of the teacher seemed to intimidate the students.
Here, 'einschüchtern' is used to describe the act of causing someone to feel intimidated or scared.
Es ist wichtig, dass man mit Respekt spricht, um niemanden einzuschüchtern.
It's important to speak respectfully to avoid intimidating anyone.
In this sentence, 'einschüchtern' refers to the idea of unintentional intimidation, suggesting the importance of respectful communication.
Die große Statue am Eingang hatte eine beeindruckende, aber einschüchternde Wirkung.
The large statue at the entrance had an impressive but intimidating effect.
Here, 'einschüchternde' describes the statue's influence as intimidating, allowing 'einschüchtern' to take on a descriptive adjective form.
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