How to say fear in Korean

Meaning

Fear (공포) is a strong feeling of being very scared. People use this word when something feels dangerous or very frightening. You can talk about feeling fear, showing fear, or something that causes fear.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 큰 소리를 듣고 공포를 느꼈어요.

   I felt fear when I heard a loud noise at home.

2. 학교에서 갑자기 불이 꺼져서 아이들이 공포에 떨었어요.

   At school, the lights suddenly went out, and the children trembled with fear.

3. 밤길을 혼자 걸으면 공포를 느낄 수 있어요.

   You can feel fear when you walk alone at night.

4. 그는 그 이야기를 듣고 공포에 빠졌어요.

   He fell into fear after hearing that story.