No. 3,311 in Arabic
خوف
Fear.
In a sentence
شعرت بالخوف عندما سمعت صوتاً غريباً في الظلام.
I felt fear when I heard a strange sound in the darkness.
Here, 'خوف' is used to express the emotional state of fear experienced due to an external event, emphasizing the feeling of being scared.
الخوف من الفشل جعلني أتردد في تجربة شيء جديد.
The fear of failure made me hesitate to try something new.
In this sentence, 'خوف' refers to the apprehension related to a specific threat - the possibility of failure - illustrating its use in showing concern or anxiety about an outcome.
خوف الأطفال من المجهول يظهر في ملامحهم عند بدء المدرسة.
Children's fear of the unknown is shown in their faces as they start school.
Here, 'خوف' is applied within the context of a general and natural feeling of unease or discomfort associated with an unfamiliar situation, such as starting school.
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