English to German Meaning of afraid - ängstlich

Afraid :
ängstlich

ängstlich, erschrocken, irre, vorsichtig, Terror-frequentiert, entsetzte, entsetzt, schüchtern, nervös

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Definitions of afraid in English
Adjective(1) filled with fear or apprehension(2) filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement(3) feeling worry or concern or insecurity(4) having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
Examples of afraid in English
(1) Another part of me is afraid that it's temporary and that I'm not going to be able to hold onto it.(2) I'm afraid that, when it comes right down to it, this is the one that's likely to be closest to the truth.(3) However, the truth is that in their heart of hearts, quite a few adults are afraid of deep water.(4) It is now the political leaders who drove the politics of fear who look most afraid .(5) It got a lot of media attention, and local art officials were afraid that too many people would show up to watch.(6) These men might be afraid of her now, but that fear would only last as long as she could keep her power flowing.(7) They felt nervous about walking home in the dark; they were afraid of evil spirits.(8) We all understand self-indulgence but are afraid that self-denial might be beyond us.(9) We cannot be afraid of the threat of foreign powers because times are changing.(10) I am afraid that now that I am a bit better things are not going to change much.(11) The greatest trick is to not to show that you are afraid of something.(12) I spent most of the film afraid that something terrible would happen to a child, explicitly or not.(13) In consequence we are becoming a tight-lipped silent majority afraid to rise above the parapet.(14) He said that he was afraid that people would not come and stay around the town if there was a concert.(15) They kill and maim people and are too afraid to take the consequences of their actions.(16) It is not just passengers who are afraid of flying - airline employees are fearful too.
Related Phrases of afraid
(1) be afraid ::
Angst haben
(2) afraid of ::
Angst vor
(3) to be afraid ::
Angst zu haben
(4) be afraid of ::
fürchten
(5) afraid of the dark ::
Angst vor der Dunkelheit
(6) feel afraid ::
Angst haben
Synonyms
Adjective
1. frightened ::
erschrocken
2. reluctant ::
widerstrebend
3. sorry ::
Es tut uns leid
Different Forms
afraid, unafraid
Word Example from TV Shows
You're afraid the world isn't ready for your taboo love.

You're AFRAID the world isn't ready for your taboo love.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 14

I'm afraid it can't. The trip is tomorrow and I have more apologies to make.

I'm AFRAID it can't. The trip is tomorrow and I have more apologies to make.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 13

- No. - I was afraid of that.

- No. - I was AFRAID of that.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 17

I'm afraid it is true.

I'm AFRAID it is true.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 6

I'm afraid so. I just... I don't know what to do.

I'm AFRAID so. I just... I don't know what to do.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 10

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