#257 · VERB
бояться
бояться is a Russian verb. It’s the #257 most frequently used Russian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Forms you’ll actually hear
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Russian. The top 6 forms cover about 82% of everyday use — learn these first.
боюсь43%
боишься12%
бояться8%
бойся7%
боится6%
боялся6%
Show 8 more forms
боялась5%
боятся5%
боитесь3%
бойтесь2%
боялись2%
боимся<1%
боясь<1%
побаиваюсь<1%