Panik
Die Menschen gerieten in Panik, als sie den lauten Knall hörten.
People panicked when they heard the loud bang.
A sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational behavior or loss of control.
Die Panik breitete sich schnell im Stadion aus.
Panic spread quickly in the stadium.
Sie hatte eine Panikattacke, als sie in der Menschenmenge feststeckte.
She had a panic attack when she got stuck in the crowd.
Often used in contexts involving sudden danger, emergencies, or extreme stress.
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Common Collocations
Note that 'Panik' often appears with verbs like 'auslösen' (to trigger) or 'verbreiten' (to spread).
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Panik' as it is a German noun.
Word Origin
From Greek 'panikós' (pertaining to Pan, the god of shepherds and flocks), via Latin 'panicus' (sudden fear).
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (e.g., during emergencies) and metaphorically (e.g., financial panic).