Translation of Polish word "strach" to English
strach
/strax/
Meaning
NounA strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
How to use
The masculine noun 'strach' (fear / fright) declines regularly (genitive 'strachu'). In Polish, the idiom 'strach ma wielkie oczy' means 'fear has big eyes' (meaning things seem worse than they are). It differs from 'lęk' (anxiety/dread) in that 'strach' is usually a reaction to a specific threat.
🇬🇧 English
fear
Structure Guide
Polish Word: strach
Translation: fear
Example Sentences
Strach przed porażką jest silny.
The fear of failure is strong.
Nie każdy ma takie same obawy.
Not everyone has the same concerns.
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Common phrases
- strach przed ciemnością— fear of the dark
- strach ma wielkie oczy— fear has big eyes
- umierać ze strachu— to die of fear
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The Polish word "strach" means "fear" in English.
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