unheimlich
Translation
eerie, creepy, uncanny, incredibly
Examples
Das alte Haus wirkt unheimlich.
The old house seems eerie.
Sie ist unheimlich intelligent.
She is incredibly intelligent.
Mir wurde unheimlich bei dem Gedanken.
The thought gave me a creepy feeling.
Grammar Patterns
to find ((sth.)) unheimlich to find (sth.) creepy I find this place creepy.
unheimlich + adjective/adverb incredibly ... The water is incredibly cold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creepy, eerie; (adverb) very, extremely; Antonyms: homely, cozy
Etymology
From un- ('not') + heimlich ('secret, homely'). Something that is not familiar or 'at home' feels strange or eerie.
Memory Tips
Think of 'un-homely'. A place that doesn't feel like home is often creepy. It can also mean 'unbelievably', as in 'unbelievably cold'.