English-German translation for "dreaded"

"dreaded" German translation

Ich hatte gefürchtet, daß er wahnsinnig geworden.
I had dreaded he was mad.
Source: Books
Ich fürchtete eine Antwort, die mich in Verzweiflung treiben würde.
I so dreaded a reply that would crush me with despair.
Source: Books
Ihre Wiederherstellung oder Sicherung beschwört das gefürchtete Gespenst des Kolonialismus herauf.
Restoring or securing it conjures up the dreaded specter of colonialism.
Source: News-Commentary
Jeder horcht, halb wach, auf das gefürchtete Klopfen an der Tür.
Everyone listens half awake for the dreaded knock on the door.
Source: News-Commentary
Und jener strenge, steinerne Ausdruck, den sie so sehr fürchtete, dauerte auf seinem Gesichte an.
And the stern and stony look, which she so dreaded, settled on his face.
Source: Books
Source

Tell us what you think!

Do you like the Langenscheidt online dictionary?

Many thanks for your review!

Do you have any feedback regarding our online dictionaries?

Is a translation missing, have you noticed a mistake, or do you just want to leave some positive feedback? Please fill out the feedback form. Giving an email address is optional and, under our privacy policy, used only to handle your enquiry.

Please confirm you are human by ticking the checkbox.*

*Mandatory field

Please fill in the fields marked *.

Thank you for your feedback!

Visit us at: