sợ

Meaning

1. be afraid

   verb

   to be afraid (of), to be scared (of)

   No word for "of": sợ chó, afraid of dogs. Before a sentence it softens bad news: Em sợ là không kịp.

   • Con sợ ma.

     I'm scared of ghosts.

   • Em sợ đi máy bay.

     I'm afraid of flying.