erschrecken

Verb

 * 1)  to be frightened; to be startled
 * 2)  to be frightened; to be startled
 * 3)  to frighten; to scare (someone)
 * 4) * Heinrich von Kleist, Mädchenrätsel
 * "de"
 * 1) * Heinrich von Kleist, Mädchenrätsel
 * "de"

- Bebt er, ihr Schwestern, was, / Redet, erschrickt ihn?

Usage notes
In the modern standard language there is a split between the strong intransitive verb and the weak transitive/reflexive verb (see below). However, the strong verb may also be used reflexively, albeit chiefly in the vernacular. In older German, the strong verb was even used transitively.

Verb

 * 1)  to frighten; to scare (someone)
 * 2)  to be frightened; to be startled
 * 1)  to be frightened; to be startled