auf|scheuchen
Translation
to scare up, to flush out, to startle
Examples
Der Hund scheuchte die Vögel auf.
The dog scared up the birds.
Lass dich nicht von Gerüchten aufscheuchen.
Don't let yourself be startled by rumours.
Grammar Patterns
to scare up ((sb./sth.)) ((j-n/et4)) aufscheuchen The noise scared up the animals in the forest.
Similar Words
aufschrecken (to startle), erschrecken (to frighten)
Etymology
From 'auf' (up) + 'scheuchen' (to shoo, scare away). Literally 'to shoo up'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'shooing' ('scheuchen') birds so they fly 'up' ('auf'). This can also be used figuratively for startling people.