This is the 12853rd most frequent Polish word.
obawiają
"Obawiają" means "they fear" or "they are afraid" in English.
The verb 'obawiają' is used here in the context of expressing fear or concern related to the possibility of being late for the train.
Obawiają się, że nie zdążą na pociąg.
They fear that they will not catch the train on time.
The term 'obawiają' describes an anxiety or worry about whether their gift will be appreciated.
Obawiają się, czy ich prezent spodoba się solenizantowi.
They are worried whether their gift will please the birthday person.
Here, 'obawiają' means to fear the potential outcomes and repercussions of a made decision.