Cool MateAfraid vs Anxious vs Scared vs Timid vs Worried
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Afraid
Top 2.000 (häufig)A1adjective
Anxious
Top 2.000 (häufig)B2adjective
Scared
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective
Timid
Top 5.000 (recht häufig)
Worried
Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective
| Afraid | Anxious | Scared | Timid | Worried | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈfreɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈfreɪd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈæŋkʃəs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/skeəd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/skerd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈtɪmɪd//🇺🇸 //ˈtɪmɪd// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌrid/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwɜːrid/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | Angst oder Sorge vor etwas habenfeeling fear or worry about something | Besorgt oder nervös wegen etwas.Worried or nervous about something. | Angst oder Furcht empfindenfeeling afraid or frightened | Someone who is shy or afraid. | Feeling anxious or concerned about something.Feeling anxious or concerned about something. |
| Beispiel | She is afraid of the dark. | She felt anxious about the upcoming exam. | She was scared of the dark and refused to go into the basement. | The timid student hesitated to speak up in class. | She is worried about her exam results. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 5.000 (recht häufig) | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | A1 | B2 | A2 | - | A2 |
| Wortart | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective | |
| Kollokationen | be, feel, look, extremely, rather, very, for, of, nothing to be afraid of, be, feel, look, extremely, rather, very, for, of, nothing to be afraid of, be, feel, look, extremely, rather, very, for, of, nothing to be afraid of | appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, for | be, be running, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, of, scared out of your wits, scared stiff, scared to death | timid personality, timid child, timid smile, timid behavior | be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, worried sick |
| Antonyme | brave, confident | calm, relaxed, composed | calm, unafraid, confident | brave, confident, audacious | calm, untroubled, carefree |
| Häufige Fehler | Confusing 'afraid of' with 'scared of' - they can be similar, but use 'afraid' for more serious fears., Using 'afraid' with a direct object, e.g., saying 'I am afraid the dog' instead of 'I am afraid of the dog.', Mixing up between 'afraid' and 'afraid to' - remember 'afraid to' is followed by a verb. | Confusing 'anxious' with 'eager', which means excited or looking forward to something., Using 'anxious' without a preposition; it should be 'anxious about' or 'anxious for'., Thinking 'anxious' always means worry, not recognizing it can imply a strong desire in certain contexts. | Confusing 'scared' with 'scare' — 'scare' is the verb., Using 'scared' without a preposition, like 'scared of the dark.', Saying 'I am scary' instead of 'I am scared.' | Confused with 'timing', thinking it relates to time., 'Timid' is often confused with 'timorous', which is a more formal synonym. | 'Worried of' instead of 'worried about', Confusing 'worried' with 'worriedly' (the adverb form), 'Worry' as a noun instead of using the adjective 'worried' |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Wird verwendet, wenn man über Angst vor bestimmten Dingen oder Situationen spricht. Es ist in den meisten Kontexten angemessen, kann aber für formelle Situationen zu emotional sein.Used when you talk about fear of specific things or situations. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be too emotional for formal situations. | Wird verwendet, wenn man sich wegen einer Situation nervös oder unruhig fühlt. Im Allgemeinen sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten angemessen, aber in sehr lockeren Situationen könnten manche stattdessen 'besorgt' verwenden.Used when feeling nervous or uneasy about a situation. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but in very casual settings, some might use 'worried' instead. | Wird sowohl in formellen als auch in informellen Kontexten verwendet. Im alltäglichen Gespräch gebräuchlicher. Vermeiden Sie die Verwendung in sehr ernsten Diskussionen, wo formellere Begriffe wie 'besorgt' angemessener sein könnten.Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in everyday conversation. Avoid using in very serious discussions where more formal terms like 'concerned' might be appropriate. | Use 'timid' to describe someone who lacks confidence. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. | Use 'worried' in situations of concern or anxiety. It's suitable for both casual and more serious contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.Use 'worried' in situations of concern or anxiety. It's suitable for both casual and more serious contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal writing. |
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Häufige Fragen: Afraid vs Anxious vs Scared vs Timid vs Worried
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Afraid, Anxious, Scared, Timid und Worried?
Afraid: feeling fear or worry about something Anxious: Worried or nervous about something. Scared: feeling afraid or frightened Timid: Someone who is shy or afraid. Worried: Feeling anxious or concerned about something.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Afraid, Anxious, Scared, Timid und Worried?
Anxious ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Afraid: She is afraid of the dark. Anxious: She felt anxious about the upcoming exam. Scared: She was scared of the dark and refused to go into the basement. Timid: The timid student hesitated to speak up in class. Worried: She is worried about her exam results.
Kann ich Afraid, Anxious, Scared, Timid und Worried austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Afraid, Anxious, Scared, Timid und Worried sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.