Korean

내다

겁내다
Meaning: to fear; to be afraid of; to be scared
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 겁내다
Present 겁낸다
Polite 겁내요
Formal 겁냅니다
Past 겁냈다
Past + Polite 겁냈어요
Guess + Polite 겁내겠어요
Connective 겁내고
Conditional 겁내면
Volitional 겁내자
Imperative 겁내라
Imperative + Polite 겁내세요
Attributive 겁내는 / 겁낸 / 겁낼

Handwriting

怯

Example

There is no need to fear new challenges.

Usage Notes

A verb meaning to express or feel fear or dread. It is often used with objects representing the source of fear.

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