Polish · Emotions & Feelings
przestraszony
scared
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling fear.
Example
Dziecko było przestraszone burzą.
The child was scared of the storm.
Etymology
The word 'przestraszony' derives from the verb 'przestraszyć', which means 'to frighten'. It combines the prefix 'prze-' indicating a change or passage, with 'strach', meaning 'fear'.
How & Where It’s Used
'Przestraszony' is commonly used in both spoken and written Polish. It appears in both informal and formal contexts, often to describe someone's emotional state. There are no significant regional variations.