How to say to fear in Korean

Korean: 두려워하다[ du-ryeo-wo-ha-da ]

to fear
to fear두려워하다

Meaning

두려워하다 means to feel fear about a person, thing, or situation. You use it when someone is afraid of something, like dogs, the dark, or heights. In everyday Korean, it can sound a little stronger or more formal than just saying someone feels scared.

Example sentences

  1. 저는 큰 개를 두려워해요.

    I'm afraid of big dogs.

  2. 아이는 어둠을 두려워해요.

    The child is scared of the dark.

  3. 제 친구는 높은 곳을 두려워해요.

    My friend is afraid of heights.

  4. 아기는 낯선 사람을 두려워해요.

    The baby is scared of strangers.