No. 16,012 in Russian
пугаются
"Пугаются" means "get scared" or "are frightened."
In a sentence
Дети часто пугаются громких звуков.
Children are often frightened by loud sounds.
Here, 'пугаются' is used to describe the reaction of children to sudden auditory stimuli, exemplifying its use to denote a fear response.
Она пугается каждого шороха в темноте.
She gets scared by every rustle in the dark.
In this sentence, 'пугается' specifies a habitual emotional response to environmental noise in darkness, showing its application in personal sensitivity.
Люди пугаются, когда видят что-то неожиданное.
People get frightened when they see something unexpected.
This usage illustrates a general and common reaction to unexpected events, underscoring the verb's applicability in societal contexts.
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