Imperfective

no perfective partner; испугаться covers 'to take fright'

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bɐˈjatsə

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Translation

to be afraid

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, second conjugation (боюсь, боишься); imperfective only, no regular perfective partner
ReflexiveYes

Examples

темноты́.

I am not afraid of the dark.

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Do not be afraid, everything will be fine.

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She was always afraid of dogs.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 2: Words 311-320.