This is the 13830th most frequent German word.
erschrocken
Frightened or shocked.
In this sentence, 'erschrocken' expresses being startled or scared as a reaction to an unexpected loud noise.
Ich war erschrocken, als der Hund plötzlich bellte.
I was shocked when the dog suddenly barked.
Here, 'erschrocken' is used to describe someone's appearance, indicating visible fear or shock.
Sie sah erschrocken aus, nachdem sie den Unfall gesehen hatte.
She looked frightened after witnessing the accident.
In this case, 'erschrocken' conveys the emotional response of fear or surprise due to a sudden and intense event.