verschrikkelijke
Verschrikkelijke is a Dutch adjective that translates to "terrible," "horrible," "awful," or "dreadful" in English. It is used to describe something that causes extreme distress, fear, or unpleasantness. The word can be applied to a wide range of situations, from personal experiences to abstract concepts.
For instance, one might describe a "verschrikkelijke ongeluk" (terrible accident), a "verschrikkelijke ziekte" (horrible disease), or
The etymology of "verschrikkelijke" can be traced back to the verb "schrikken," meaning "to be startled" or