schockiert
The English phrase "shocked" can be translated into German as schockiert.
The adjective schockiert is used to express that someone is surprised, startled or confused by something.
Meaning: surprised, startled, confused (adj)
Did you know?
- Germans may use the phrase aus allen Wolken fallen, meaning 'to fall out of all the clouds', to describe the feeling of being completely shocked.
- While schockiert means 'shocked', the related noun der Schock is frequently used in German medical contexts to describe a life-threatening drop in blood pressure, not just a surprise.
- The word schockiert is a loanword from French choqué, reflecting the historical influence of French courtly and diplomatic language on the German lexicon.
Examples in context
- Ich war so schockiert.I was so shocked.This sentence is useful for expressing how shocked you were.Tatoeba #11570427 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3001114 by Hybrid
- Ich bin echt schockiert.I'm really shocked.This sentence is useful for saying you are really shocked.Tatoeba #2514600 by brauchinet, translation #2510761 by Hybrid
- Tom war nicht schockiert.Tom wasn't shocked.This sentence is useful for stating that someone else was not shocked.Tatoeba #9996345 by wolfgangth, translation #8934213 by CK
- Ich war total geschockt, als ich das Geschenk öffnete und es ein Auto war!I was completely shocked when I opened the present and it was a car!
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Example conversation
Julian and Laura are discussing a surprising piece of news.
- JulianHast du die Nachrichten schon gehört?Have you heard the news yet?
- LauraJa, ich bin völlig schockiert!Yes, I am completely shocked!
- JulianDas ist wirklich unglaublich.That is really unbelievable.
- LauraIch kann es immer noch nicht glauben.I still cannot believe it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry schockiert, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
