Learning language
Translation language
noun · A1 · often · UK/US

страх

fear

Meaning of страх

response to danger

Learn страх with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
A1often

страх fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
Russian[ˈstrax]
fear
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

страх with English translation

страх usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

Her fear of water kept her from learning to swim.

Её страх перед водой мешал ей научиться плавать.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They looked at the dark road with a little fear.

Они с небольшим страхом смотрели на тёмную дорогу.

Learn by topic

страх belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

страхfear
семьяfamily
родителиparents
мамаmom
папаdad
ребёнокchild
детиchildren

страх synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between страх / боязнь / тревога / опасение / беспокойство / нервозность

Б
🇷🇺Russian
боязнь

a feeling of fear, often toward a specific object or situation

A1Very Often
🇷🇺Russian

anxiety and tension, worried anticipation of possible threat

A1Very Often
О
🇷🇺Russian
опасение

a reasonable apprehension of possible danger or negative outcome

A1Often
🇷🇺Russian

a mild or chronic form of anxiety, ongoing worry

A1Often
Н
🇷🇺Russian
нервозность

heightened nervousness, tendency to be tense and anxious

A1Often

What's the difference

Related words and lists for страх

How to pronounce страх and what this word means

страх means fear. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce страх

[ˈstrax]

страх translation

fear

страх examples

Das laute Geräusch löste Angst aus.

страх transcription

[ˈstrax]

Questions about this word

страх meaning: what does it mean?

эмоция, возникающая при ощущении угрозы жизни

страх pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

страх is pronounced as [ˈstrax]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

страх definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Das laute Geräusch löste Angst aus. Translation: Громкий звук вызвал страх.

Is страх part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, страх (fear) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is страх part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, страх (fear) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn страх in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.