How to say fear in Korean

Meaning

Fear (두려움) is the feeling you have when something makes you scared or worried. You can use it to talk about fear in many situations, like darkness, tests, travel, or new experiences. In Korean, it is often used with verbs like “feel,” “have,” or “become smaller.”

Example sentences

1. 어두운 집에 혼자 있을 때 두려움이 생겨요.

   I feel fear when I am alone in a dark house.

2. 새로운 곳에서 혼자 여행할 때 두려움을 느꼈어요.

   I felt fear when traveling alone to a new place.

3. 처음으로 비행기 타는 건 두려워졌어요.

   I was afraid of flying for the first time.

4. 시험을 앞두고 두려움이 생겼어요.

   I felt fear before the exam.

5. 처음으로 친구 집에 혼자 갔을 때 두려움이 있었어요.

   I was afraid when I went to my friend's house alone for the first time.