डर
/ɖər/
fear
मुझे बहुत डर लग रहा है।
I am feeling very scared.
general
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
बच्चे को अंधेरे का डर है।
The child is afraid of the dark.
उसके मन में कोई डर नहीं था।
He had no fear in his mind.
Used for both general fear and specific phobias.
Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Learn phrases like 'डर लगना' (to feel scared) and 'डर जाना' (to get scared) to use 'डर' naturally in sentences.
Gold Rule
Gender and Number
'डर' is a masculine noun in Hindi. Its plural form is 'डर' itself when referring to multiple instances of fear.
Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'दर्' (dar) meaning 'to fear'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both spoken and written Hindi. Often paired with verbs like लगना (to feel) or जाना (to get).
Word Breakdown
डर
fear
rootहिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश