NOUN

diePanik/ˈpaːnɪk/panic; terror; alarm

Panik is a German noun that means panic, terror, or alarm. It is pronounced /ˈpaːnɪk/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Paniken".

Definitions

1.a sudden and overwhelming fear causing disorganized behavior(emotion)

a.state of extreme fear or anxiety, often spreading among people

Als das Feuer ausbrach, geriet die Menge in Panik.—When the fire broke out, the crowd panicked.

2.a strong, sudden worry or concern, sometimes exaggerated(figurative)

a.feeling of irrational alarm about something perceived as a threat

Vor Prüfungen habe ich immer etwas Panik.—Before exams I always feel a bit of panic.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Panikdie Paniken
Genitiveder Panikder Paniken
Dativeder Panikden Paniken
Accusativedie Panikdie Paniken

Frequently asked questions

What does "Panik" mean in English?
"Panik" means panic, terror, or alarm. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Panik"?
"Panik" is pronounced /ˈpaːnɪk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Panik" der, die, or das?
"Panik" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Panik"?
The plural of "Panik" is "Paniken".
What part of speech is "Panik"?
"Panik" is a noun in German.

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