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    How to say "i'm scared" in Russian

    Мне страшно
    Mne strashno
    /mnʲe ˈstraʂnə/

    When to use it

    Dative construction. Stronger: 'Я в ужасе'.

    Examples

    Мне страшно одному
    Mne strashno odnomu
    I'm scared alone

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you say "i'm scared" in Russian?

    "i'm scared" in Russian is Мне страшно, pronounced Mne strashno.

    How do you pronounce Мне страшно?

    Mne strashno — IPA /mnʲe ˈstraʂnə/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.

    Is Мне страшно formal or informal?

    Dative construction. Stronger: 'Я в ужасе'.

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