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afraid in Norwegian

afraid in Norwegian is redd, engstelig — afraid means feeling fear; frightened.

afraid in Norwegian

redd
adj
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
engstelig
adj
Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
redd
adj
Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation. [with that (+ clause) or clause; or with so or not]

What does "afraid" mean?

  1. adj Feeling fear; frightened.
    "She was afraid of the dark as a child."
  2. adj Used to soften bad news or a polite refusal; sorry to say.
    "I'm afraid we're fully booked tonight."
  3. adj Worried about someone or something; concerned for their safety or outcome.
    "She was afraid for her son's safety on the trip."
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afraid in a sentence

  • She was afraid of the dark as a child.
  • He's afraid of spiders.
  • I'm afraid we're fully booked tonight.
  • I'm afraid that's not possible.

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What is "afraid" in Norwegian?

"afraid" in Norwegian is redd, engstelig. afraid means: Feeling fear; frightened.

How do you use "afraid" in a sentence?

Example: "She was afraid of the dark as a child." In Norwegian, "afraid" is redd, engstelig.

Are there other ways to say "afraid" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "afraid": redd, engstelig.

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