frightened
beginnerA2/ˈfraɪtənd/ · fright-ened
Experiencing fear or anxiety.
Meanings
Experiencing fear or anxiety.
خوف یا اضطراب محسوس کرنا۔
خوفزدہ
khaufzadah
Common Collocations
- frightened children
- frightened expression
- frightened by the storm
Example Sentences
The children were frightened by the loud thunder.
بچے بلند گرج سے خوفزدہ ہوگئے۔
Bachay buland garaj se khaufzadah hogaye.
She was frightened to speak in front of the crowd.
وہ ہجوم کے سامنے بولنے سے خوفزدہ تھی۔
Woh hujoom ke samne bolne se khaufzadah thi.
He felt frightened when he heard the strange noise.
جب اس نے عجیب آواز سنی تو وہ خوفزدہ ہوگیا۔
Jab us ne ajeeb awaz suni to woh khaufzadah hogaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a frightened cat hiding under a couch.
Imagine a dark room and a sudden loud noise making someone jump in fear.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوف سے کدل ہی ادھڑ گئی ہیں راز کی چوٹیاں، زندگی کو بھی کچھ نہیں، ہے تو بس حیات کی قید;
Khauf se kadal hi adhar gayi hain raaz ki chotiyan, Zindagi ko bhi kuch nahi, hai to bas hayat ki qaid;
Out of fear, the secrets of life have unraveled, Life is nothing but a confinement of existence;
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوف کی واہگڑ کاٹ گزر کر چلتے ہیں
Khauf ki wahi gadd kaat guzar kar chalte hain
Those who walk past the jaws of fear are truly brave.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "friðian" — to free, to protect
First known use: 15th century
Derived from the verb 'fright', influenced by the meaning of feeling fear or alarm.