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fear in Irish

fear in Irish is eagla, scéin, eagla a bheith ort roimh — fear means a strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.

fear in Irish

eagla
noun
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
scéin
noun
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
eagla
noun
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
eagla a bheith ort roimh
verb
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.

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 Irish?
"fear" in Irish is eagla, scéin, eagla a bheith ort roimh. 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 Irish, "fear" is eagla, scéin, eagla a bheith ort roimh.
Are there other ways to say "fear" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "fear": eagla, scéin, eagla a bheith ort roimh.
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