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fear in Swedish

fear in Swedish is rädsla, fruktan, skräck — fear means a strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.

fear in Swedish

rädsla
noun
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
fruktan
noun
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
skräck
noun
(uncountable) A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
fruktan
noun
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
rädsla
noun
(countable) A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
frukta
verb
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
rädas
verb
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
befara
verb
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
frukta
verb
(transitive) To venerate; to feel awe towards.
vörda
verb
(transitive) To venerate; to feel awe towards.

What does "fear" mean?

  1. noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
    "She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out."
  2. verb To be afraid of something or someone.
    "Many children fear the dark."
  3. verb To worry or be concerned about something.
    "Doctors fear the outbreak could spread further."
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fear in a sentence

  • She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out.
  • His fear of flying keeps him from visiting his family abroad.
  • Many children fear the dark.
  • He feared losing his job during the layoffs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fear" in Swedish?

"fear" in Swedish is rädsla, fruktan, skräck. fear means: A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.

How do you use "fear" in a sentence?

Example: "She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out." In Swedish, "fear" is rädsla, fruktan, skräck.

Are there other ways to say "fear" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 7 translations listed for "fear": rädsla, fruktan, skräck, frukta, rädas, befara.

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