Russian · Emotions & Personality
Испуганный
ispugannyy
Afraid / Frightened
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling fear or anxiety.
Example
Ребёнок испуган грозой.
The child is afraid of the thunderstorm.
Etymology
The adjective 'испуганный' (ispugannyy) derives from the verb 'испугать' (ispugat), which means 'to frighten,' and reflects a state of being overcome by fear.
How & Where It’s Used
'Испуганный' is mainly used in informal contexts. It is found in both spoken and written language when discussing fear or apprehension and is universally understood among Russians.