panisch
Translation
panicky, panicked, frantic
Examples
Sie reagierte panisch auf die Nachricht.
She reacted with panic to the news.
Er hatte einen panischen Blick.
He had a panicked look.
Werde nicht panisch, wir finden eine Lösung.
Don't panic, we'll find a solution.
Grammar Patterns
[as adverb] to do sth. panickily She ran panickily out of the house.
[as adjective] a panicked sth. He had a panicked expression.
[predicative] to become panicky Don't get panicky!
Similar Words
Synonyms: ängstlich (anxious), hysterisch (hysterical), kopflos (headless/frantic); Antonyms: ruhig (calm), gelassen (composed)
Etymology
From the Greek god 'Pan', whose sudden appearance was said to cause irrational fear and panic in people or herds.
Memory Tips
Directly related to the international word 'panic'. Remembering the connection to the Greek god Pan can be a helpful mnemonic.