Meanings
feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
خوف یا بے چینی محسوس کرنا؛ خوفزدہ۔
ڈر گیا
dar gaya
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- scared of the dark
- scared to speak
- scared to death
Example Sentences
She felt scared when she heard the loud thunder.
جب اس نے زور دار گرج سنی تو وہ خوفزدہ ہو گئی۔
jab us ne zor daar garj suni to woh khofzada ho gai.
He was scared to walk alone at night.
وہ رات کو اکیلے چلنے سے خوفزدہ تھا۔
woh raat ko akelay chalne se khofzada tha.
The scary movie left her feeling scared and anxious.
خوفناک فلم نے اس کو خوفزدہ اور بے چینی میں مبتلا کر دیا۔
khofnaak film ne is ko khofzada aur bechaini mein mubtala kar diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a scary movie scene that makes you jump.
Imagine a shadowy figure in a dark alley.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوف سے جو آپ سے ملنے آئے، وہ آپ کو مسکرا کر بھگائے۔
Khof se jo aap se milne aaye, woh aap ko muskurakar bhagaye.
Those who come to meet you out of fear will drive you away with a smile.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈر کا پھل میٹھا ہوتا ہے۔
Dar ka phal meetha hota hai.
The fruit of fear is sweet.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "sceden" — to frighten
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from the Old English 'scierran,' meaning 'to frighten.' Over time, it transformed into 'scared' with a more specific meaning pertaining to feeling fear.