How do you say "im scared" in Russian?

Мне страшно

Mne strashno

Phrase Cyrillic

In Russian, "im scared" is Мне страшно (Mne strashno).

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Pronunciation

Sound it out as Mne strashno — with the weight of the word falling on "rash", so don't linger on the surrounding syllables.

Writing and usage

Мне страшно is written using cyrillic. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

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How to remember Мне страшно

Attach "Mne strashno" to a quick image: not far from saying "Mne st" in a hurry, and the meaning "im scared" should stick.

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Questions about Мне страшно

How do you pronounce Мне страшно?

Sound it out as Mne strashno — with the weight of the word falling on "rash", so don't linger on the surrounding syllables.

Is Мне страшно formal or casual?

Мне страшно is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Мне страшно used in Russian?

Мне страшно is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im scared).

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