der Schauer
Translation
shower, downpour, shudder, thrill
Examples
Ein kurzer Schauer zog über das Land.
A short shower passed over the country.
Ein Schauer lief ihm über den Rücken.
A shudder ran down his back.
Grammar Patterns
a shower of sth. a shower of sth. A shower of sparks flew into the air.
a shudder runs down sb's back a shudder runs down sb's back A cold shudder ran down my back.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Regenguss, Platzregen (for rain); Schauder, Grusel (for shudder)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'schūr' (storm, attack). The sense of 'shudder' is a metaphorical extension.
Memory Tips
Think of a cold 'shower' of rain that makes you 'shudder'. The German word covers both.