No. 19,149 in Korean
아플까봐
"아플까봐" means "worried that it might hurt" or "afraid of being sick."
In a sentence
아이가 아플까봐 걱정돼요.
I'm worried that the child might be sick.
Usage: Expressing concern or worry about a possibility.
아플까봐 병원에 갔어요.
I went to the hospital fearing I might be sick.
Usage: Making a proactive decision due to a concern.
약을 아플까봐 미리 준비했어요.
I prepared the medicine beforehand in case it might hurt.
Usage: Preparing something due to an anticipated concern.
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