Erschütterung

shock, profound emotional disturbance

noun air-SHUE-ter-oong Rare

Also means

tremor, vibration (physical)

Usage Note

Erschütterung in an emotional sense describes a profound shaking of one's feelings. Erschütterung des Glaubens (shaking of faith) is typical. It implies a more fundamental upset than Schock alone.

Examples

"Die Nachricht verursachte eine tiefe Erschütterung in der ganzen Familie."

Natural Translation

The news caused a deep shock throughout the whole family.

Literal Translation

The news caused a deep shock in the whole family.

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