fearing
intermediateB2/ˈfɪərɪŋ/ · fear-ing
To feel fear or apprehension about something.
Meanings
To feel fear or apprehension about something.
کسی چیز کے بارے میں خوف یا فکر محسوس کرنا۔
ڈرنا
darna
Common Collocations
- fearing for one's safety
- fearing the worst
- fearing failure
Example Sentences
She was fearing the outcome of the examination.
وہ امتحان کے نتیجے سے خوفزدہ تھی۔
Woh imtihan ke natije se khaufzada thi.
They were fearing that the storm would cause damage.
وہ اس بات سے خوفزدہ تھے کہ طوفان نقصانات کا سبب بنے گا۔
Woh is baat se khaufzada the ke toofan nuqsanat ka sabab banay ga.
Fearing rejection, he decided not to express his true feelings.
رد کیے جانے کے خوف سے، اس نے اپنی حقیقی جذبات کا اظہار نہ کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Rad kiye jane ke khauf se, us ne apni haqeeqi jazbat ka izhar na karne ka faisla kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a scary movie scene to remember 'fearing'.
Imagine someone hiding under a blanket during a thunderstorm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوف کرنے سے نہ ہو گا ہمیں، ساماں ہی اٹھا کے نکل جائیں۔
Khauf karne se na hoga humein, samaan hi utha ke nikal jayein.
We shall not be afraid, let's just gather our belongings and leave.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوف کا سامنا کرو، خوف تم سے خود دور ہو جائے گا۔
Khauf ka samna karo, khauf tum se khud door ho jaye ga.
Face your fears, and fear will leave you.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fēran" — to frighten
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'fearing' evolved from the Old English term referring to the act of feeling fear. It has retained its core meaning throughout history.