-(으)ㄹ까 봐

Examples

• 늦을까 봐 택시를 탔어요.

  I took a taxi because I was worried I'd be late.

• 비가 올까 봐 우산을 가져왔어요.

  I brought an umbrella because I was worried it might rain.

• 시험에 떨어질까 봐 너무 긴장돼요.

  I'm so nervous because I'm worried I might fail the exam.

• 감기에 걸릴까 봐 따뜻하게 입었어요.

  I dressed warmly because I was worried about catching a cold.

• 친구가 화낼까 봐 사실을 말 못 했어요.

  I couldn't tell the truth because I was worried my friend would get angry.

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