страх
fear
response to danger
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страх with English translation
страх usage examples
Her fear of water kept her from learning to swim.
Её страх перед водой мешал ей научиться плавать.
They looked at the dark road with a little fear.
Они с небольшим страхом смотрели на тёмную дорогу.
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страх synonyms
What's the difference between страх / боязнь / тревога / опасение / беспокойство / нервозность
basic word for the feeling of fear or threat
I have a fear of heights.
У меня есть страх высоты.
a feeling of fear, often toward a specific object or situation
She is afraid of dogs.
У неё боязнь собак.
I feel anxious before the exam.
Я чувствую тревогу перед экзаменом.
a reasonable apprehension of possible danger or negative outcome
I have concerns about the project.
У меня есть опасения по поводу проекта.
Worry keeps me from sleeping.
Беспокойство не даёт мне спать.
heightened nervousness, tendency to be tense and anxious
His nervousness was noticeable at the meeting.
Его нервозность была заметна на встрече.
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How to pronounce страх and what this word means
страх translation: fear. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce страх
[ˈstrax]
страх translation
fear
страх examples
Her fear of water kept her from learning to swim.
страх transcription
[ˈstrax]
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Questions about this word
страх meaning: what does it mean?
эмоция, возникающая при ощущении угрозы жизни
страх pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
страх is pronounced as [ˈstrax]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
страх definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her fear of water kept her from learning to swim. Translation: Её страх перед водой мешал ей научиться плавать.
Is страх part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, страх (fear) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is страх part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, страх (fear) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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