Pronunciation guide
How to say “Afraid” in Hindi
Say “dar”. Written डर in Hindi.
डर
Say it: “dar”
Formal notation: ḍar
Syllable breakdown
Try saying the word one syllable at a time:
ḍar
Speaking tips for this word
- Retroflex consonants (ṭ, ḍ, ṇ, ṣ) are pronounced with the tongue curled back, touching the roof of the mouth — different from English t/d/n/sh.
Saying “Afraid” in Hindi — frequently asked
How do you pronounce "Afraid" in Hindi?
Say "dar" — broken into syllables: ḍar. The native spelling is डर.
What is the simplest way to say "Afraid" in Hindi?
The most common Hindi word for "afraid" is डर, pronounced "dar". It works in everyday speech with no formality concerns.
Is "ḍar" the same as "dar"?
Yes. "ḍar" uses IAST notation with diacritics — the long lines (ā ī ū) mean "hold the vowel longer". "dar" is the same word written the way an English speaker might spell it phonetically.
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