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Korean expression

무섭다

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What does 무섭다 mean?

무섭다 means "scary" in Korean.

How it works here

‘무섭다’ describes a fearful state, intensified here by ‘안 보이니까’ (because I cannot see).

When it's used

Used when poor visibility creates fear or anxiety.

The line

야, 안 보이니까 좀 무섭다.

Hey, it’s kind of scary because I can’t see.

Someone says they feel uneasy because darkness prevents them from seeing well.

Scene from “비행記 in 부산 (Travel Log in Busan) #2|[SKZ CODE] Ep.101” · Channel: Stray Kids Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 밤길이 너무 어두워서 혼자 가기 좀 무서워.

    The night road is so dark that I’m a little scared to go alone.

  2. 높은 곳은 아직도 무서워요.

    I’m still scared of high places.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

무섭다

야, 안 보이니까 좀 무섭다.

  • It describes being flustered by a noisy situation.
  • It describes feeling lonely after being left alone.
  • It describes feeling threatened or afraid.
  • It describes hesitating before making a decision.
Show the answer

It describes feeling threatened or afraid.

‘무섭다’ can describe fear of a person or animal as well as an unsettling atmosphere or situation.

Other words in this line

안
Not
보이다
To be visible
좀
A little

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