Meanings
Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
خوف یا اضطراب محسوس کرنے والا؛ ڈرا ہوا۔
خوفزدہ
khaufzada
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- afraid of the dark
- afraid to speak
- afraid for one's safety
Example Sentences
She is afraid of spiders.
وہ مکڑیوں سے خوفزدہ ہے۔
Woh makdiyon se khaufzada hai.
He was afraid to swim in deep water.
وہ گہرے پانی میں تیرنے سے خوفزدہ تھا۔
Woh gehrey paani mein tairnay se khaufzada tha.
I'm afraid I can't help you.
مجھے خوف ہے کہ میں آپ کی مدد نہیں کر سکتا۔
Mujhe khauf hai ke main aap ki madad nahi kar sakta.
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💡 Memory Tip
Imagine a scene where someone is afraid of heights, reminding you of the word.
A person standing on the edge of a tall building looking down with fear.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوف خوف سے بڑھتا ہے، ساتھ دل میں رکھنا، ہمیں تو سَکھ چاہیے، دل کو راہ دکھانا
Khauf khauf se barhta hai, saath dil mein rakhna, humein to sukh chahiye, dil ko raah dikhana.
Fear breeds more fear, keep it in your heart; we seek peace, and to show the heart the way.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈرنے سے کچھ نہیں ہوتا
Darnay se kuch nahin hota
Fear accomplishes nothing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "afrēad" — fearful
First known use: 12th century
The term 'afraid' has evolved from the Old English word 'afrēad,' which signifies a state of fear or panic. It has maintained similar meanings throughout its history.