English–Korean
“afraid” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationturyeoptta
Example
새로운 일이 시작되는 게 두렵다.sae ro un i ri si jak ttoe neun ke tu ryeop tta
I am afraid that something new is starting.
How to say “afraid” in Korean
“Afraid” in Korean is 두렵다 (turyeoptta).
A worried feeling that makes the heart shrink when an uncertain outcome may turn out badly.
Example sentences with 두렵다
어두운 골목을 지나갈 때 두렵다.eo du un kol mo geul chi na gal ttae tu ryeop tta
I am afraid when I walk through a dark alley.
Tips for using 두렵다
- Unlike the English phrase I am afraid, which can politely introduce bad news, this word directly describes fear or anxiety.