No. 13,161 in Korean
두려워
"Afraid" or "fearful."
In a sentence
나는 미래가 두려워.
I am afraid of the future.
In this sentence, '두려워' is used to express fear or apprehension regarding something abstract, namely the future.
그가 내 이름을 부를 때 난 두려워.
I feel frightened when he calls my name.
Here, '두려워' describes an emotional response to a specific action or event.
나는 어둠 속에서 혼자 있는 것이 두려워.
I am afraid of being alone in the dark.
In this example, '두려워' highlights a fear of a particular situation or environment, emphasizing a personal emotional state.
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