Korean

Meaning: fear, fright
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

怯

Example sentences

A child who is easily scared can't sleep alone at night.
상대 팀의 기세가 워낙 강해서 선수들이 겁을 먹었다.
The opposing team's momentum was so strong that the players got scared.
그는 유별나게 겁이 많아서 공포 영화를 못 봐요.
He's so exceptionally cowardly that he can't watch horror movies.
불이 꺼지자 덜컥 겁이 났다.
I was suddenly seized with fear when the lights went out.

Usage Notes

Refers to a feeling of being scared or a tendency to be fearful. Often used with verbs like 나다 (to arise), 많다 (to have a lot), or 먹다 (to feel/eat).

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