NOUN

derTerror/ˈtɛʁoːɐ̯/terror; reign of terror; terrorism

Terror is a German noun that means terror, reign of terror, or terrorism. It is pronounced /ˈtɛʁoːɐ̯/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.intense fear; state of fear(emotion/intense fear)

a.a feeling of great fear

Die Nachricht verbreitete Terror unter der Bevölkerung.—The news spread terror among the population.

2.violent acts or reign carried out to intimidate(politics/violence)

a.use of force to achieve political goals

Der Terror der Gruppe erschütterte das Land.—The group's terror shook the country.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Terror—
Genitivedes Terrors—
Dativedem Terror—
Accusativeden Terror—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Terror" mean in English?
"Terror" means terror, reign of terror, or terrorism. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Terror"?
"Terror" is pronounced /ˈtɛʁoːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Terror" der, die, or das?
"Terror" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Terror"?
"Terror" is a noun in German.

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