entsetzt sein
be terrified
The phrase 'entsetzt sein' is used in German to express the state of being terrified or extremely frightened. It is often used to describe someone's reaction to a shocking or horrifying event. The word 'entsetzt' is an adjective that means 'horrified' or 'appalled', and the verb 'sein' means 'to be'. Together, they form a powerful expression of fear and shock.
Example sentences using: entsetzt sein
Ich war entsetzt über das Chaos
I was horrified by the chaos
This sentence describes a past experience of the speaker, where they expressed shock or horror regarding a chaotic situation.
Er wird entsetzt sein, wenn er das hört
He will be horrified when he hears that
The speaker predicts that someone else (he) will experience a strong negativity or shock when they learn about a particular situation or news.
Sie ist entsetzt von ihrer eigenen Reaktion
She is horrified by her own reaction
This statement describes a situation where a person (she) is shocked and distressed by the way she herself responded to a situation.