angstmachend
Translation
frightening, scary, fear-inducing
Examples
Die Dunkelheit kann angstmachend sein.
The darkness can be frightening.
Er erzählte eine angstmachende Geschichte.
He told a scary story.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) used predicatively The situation is frightening.
((attributive)) + Noun used attributively a frightening silence
Similar Words
Synonyms: frightening, scary; Antonyms: calming, reassuring
Etymology
A compound of 'Angst' (fear, anxiety) and 'machend' (making), the present participle of 'machen' (to make). Literally 'fear-making'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its two parts: 'Angst' (fear) + 'machend' (making). It literally means 'fear-making', which is easy to remember.