How to say to be frightened in Korean

Meaning

겁나다 means to feel afraid or scared. You can use it when something is scary, or when a person suddenly feels frightened. It is common in everyday speech for things like dark places, animals, or new situations.

Example sentences

1. 저는 어두운 곳이 겁나요.

   I get scared in dark places.

2. 친구가 큰 개를 보고 겁났어요.

   My friend got scared when he saw a big dog.

3. 혼자 집에 있으면 좀 겁나요.

   I get a little scared when I'm home alone.

4. 새로운 곳을 처음 가서 좀 겁났어요.

   I was a little scared on my first visit to this new place.

5. 아이가 천둥 소리를 듣고 겁났어요.

   The child got scared when he heard thunder.

6. 저는 주사 맞기 전에 좀 겁나요.

   I get a little scared before getting a shot.