Turkish · Emotions & Feelings
Korku
Fear
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An unpleasant emotion caused by danger.
Example
Karanlıktan korkuyorum.
I am afraid of the dark.
Etymology
'Korku' comes from the Proto-Turkic word 'kork', indicating fear or fright. It highlights a basic human emotion consistent across cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Korku' is used in both informal and formal contexts, broadly in literature and psychology, as well as in everyday situations.