Der Schock
Example: Der plötzliche Schock ließ alle im Raum erstarren.
Definition
"Der Schock" refers to a sudden and intense emotional or physical reaction to an unexpected event, often causing surprise, fear, or distress. For example, "Der plötzliche Schock ließ alle im Raum erstarren" means the sudden shock made everyone in the room freeze.
Etymology
The word "der Schock" comes from the German adaptation of the French word 'choc,' meaning a collision or impact. It entered German in the 19th century, reflecting the idea of a sudden force or surprise, much like a shock in English.
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"Der Schock" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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