Afraid - translation, pronunciation and examples
afraid
feeling fear or worry
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When to use afraid
Он боялся высказаться.
Я боюсь пауков.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce afraid and what this word means
afraid translation: боящийся. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce afraid
/əˈfreɪd/
afraid translation
боящийся
afraid examples
He was afraid to speak up.
afraid transcription
/əˈfreɪd/, /əˈfreɪd/
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afraid meaning: what does it mean?
feeling fear or worry
afraid pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
afraid is pronounced as /əˈfreɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
afraid definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He was afraid to speak up. Translation: Он боялся высказаться.
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