After in Tagalog

Afraid in Tagalog means “Takot,” “Natatakot,” or “Nangangamba” — expressing feelings of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something. This fundamental emotion word is essential for Filipino learners to communicate worry, concern, and fearful states effectively. Explore the detailed analysis, synonyms, and contextual usage examples below.

[Words] = Afraid

[Definition]:
– Afraid /əˈfreɪd/
– Adjective 1: Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
– Adjective 2: Reluctant or unwilling to do something for fear of the consequences.
– Adjective 3: Used politely to express regret or apology when giving unwelcome information.

[Synonyms] = Takot, Natatakot, Nangangamba, Nag-aalala, Nanginginig, Nababahala, Nangangaligalig, Natitindig ang balahibo

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Many children are afraid of the dark and prefer sleeping with a night light.
– Ex1_PH: Maraming bata ay natatakot sa dilim at mas gusto matulog na may ilaw sa gabi.

– Ex2_EN: She was afraid to speak up during the meeting because she thought her idea might be rejected.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay nangangamba magsalita sa pulong dahil iniisip niya na ang kanyang ideya ay maaaring tanggihan.

– Ex3_EN: I’m afraid we cannot approve your loan application at this time due to insufficient documents.
– Ex3_PH: Ikinalulungkot kong sabihin na hindi namin maaprobahan ang iyong aplikasyon sa pautang sa ngayon dahil sa kulang na dokumento.

– Ex4_EN: The dog is afraid of thunderstorms and hides under the bed whenever it rains heavily.
– Ex4_PH: Ang aso ay takot sa kulog at bagyo at nagtatago sa ilalim ng kama tuwing malakas ang ulan.

– Ex5_EN: Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand the lesson completely.
– Ex5_PH: Huwag matakot magtanong kung hindi mo lubos na nauunawaan ang aralin.