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fear in Finnish

fear in Finnish is pelko, kammo, pelätä — fear means a strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.

fear in Finnish

pelko
noun
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
kammo
noun
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
pelko
noun
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
pelätä
verb

What does "fear" mean?

  1. noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
    "The fear of failing the exam kept him awake all night."
  2. verb To be afraid of something or someone.
    "Some people fear spiders more than almost anything else."
  3. verb To worry or be concerned about something.
    "I fear we may arrive late if the traffic gets worse."
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fear in a sentence

  • The fear of failing the exam kept him awake all night.
  • She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out.
  • Some people fear spiders more than almost anything else.
  • Many children fear the dark.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fear" in Finnish?
"fear" in Finnish is pelko, kammo, pelätä. fear means: A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
How do you use "fear" in a sentence?
Example: "The fear of failing the exam kept him awake all night." In Finnish, "fear" is pelko, kammo, pelätä.
Are there other ways to say "fear" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "fear": pelko, kammo, pelätä.
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