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Dara hua in English: Scared (डरा हुआ)
Scared
Hindi (Devanagari)
डरा हुआ
Hindi (English letters)
dara hua
डरा हुआ (dara hua) can be expressed as “Scared” in English. For example: “The child looks scared.”
“dara hua” kehna ho, to English mein “Scared” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Horror film
The child looks scared.
बच्चा डरा हुआ लग रहा है।
bachcha dara hua lag raha hai.
How to pronounce “Scared”
Say it in English
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This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Scared: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Scared | डरा हुआ dara hua The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic adjective form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| The child looks scared. | बच्चा डरा हुआ लग रहा है। bachcha dara hua lag raha hai. Horror film | Horror film |
| She was walking scared. | वह डरी हुई चल रही थी। vah dari hui chal rahi thi. Dark street | Dark street |
Use “Scared” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
“Scared” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
How to use “Scared” in English sentences
1. Horror film
The child looks scared.
बच्चा डरा हुआ लग रहा है।
bachcha dara hua lag raha hai.
2. Dark street
She was walking scared.
वह डरी हुई चल रही थी।
vah dari hui chal rahi thi.
3. After thunder
The dog is scared in the corner.
कुत्ता डरा हुआ कोने में है।
kutta dara hua kone mein hai.
Common mistakes with “Scared”
Instead of
She were walking scared.
Say this
She was walking scared.
This past-time sentence uses was with a singular subject. Were goes with you, we, they, or a plural subject in an ordinary past statement.
Instead of
The dog are scared in the corner.
Say this
The dog is scared in the corner.
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Comforting a friend after a scary movie
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Are you scared?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप डरे हुए हैं?
kya aap dare hue hain?
You
I feel a bit scared.
Show Hindi meaning
थोड़ा डरा हुआ सा लग रहा हूँ।
thoda dara hua sa lag raha hoon.
Partner
Let's turn on the light — the scared mind will calm.
Show Hindi meaning
लाइट जलाएँ, डरा हुआ मन शांत होगा।
light jalaen, dara hua man shaant hoga.
You
Yes. I'm less scared now.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, अब कम डरा हुआ हूँ।
haan, ab kam dara hua hoon.
Your turn: use “Scared”
Say this in English: वह डरी हुई चल रही थी। (vah dari hui chal rahi thi.)
Reveal sample answer
She was walking scared.
वह डरी हुई चल रही थी।
vah dari hui chal rahi thi.
Compare your word order with “She was walking scared.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Scared” in English
Dara hua ko English mein kya kehte hain?
डरा हुआ (dara hua) can be expressed as “Scared” in English. For example: “The child looks scared.”
What does “Scared” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Scared” means डरा हुआ (dara hua). The sentence “The child looks scared.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Scared” in a sentence?
She was walking scared. Hindi meaning: वह डरी हुई चल रही थी। (vah dari hui chal rahi thi.). Use “Scared” to describe the person, thing, or situation in the example. Before a noun, the describing word usually comes first.
What should I watch for when using “Scared”?
“Scared” does not change for a male or female speaker. Change the subject and helping verb when needed, rather than adding a Hindi gender ending to the English word.
