bang→ scaredDutch word meaning
"bang" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "scared". Below you can find 26 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.
26 stories
Example Sentences

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Ze is bang. Ze springt uit het raam en rent weg.
She is scared. She jumps out of the window and runs away.

Swimming Lessons
Emma is bang, maar ze probeert het.
Emma is scared, but she tries.

The Lion and the Mouse
De muis is erg bang.
The mouse is very scared.

The Friendly Dragon
De mensen in het dorp zijn bang voor draken.
The people in the village are afraid of dragons.

Lost in the Supermarket
Tim wordt bang.
Tim feels scared.

Snow White
Ze was bang en alleen.
She was scared and alone.

The Frog Prince
Ze schrok en deed snel de deur dicht.
She was frightened and quickly closed the door.

Theme Park Adventure
Emma was een beetje bang, maar ze vond het geweldig.
Emma was a little scared, but she loved it.

Learning to Drive
Ze voelde zich bang met alle auto's om haar heen.
She felt scared with all the cars around her.

The Emperor's New Clothes
Hij was bang om de waarheid te vertellen.
He was afraid to tell the truth.

Training My Dog
In het begin was hij erg bang en verlegen.
At first, he was very scared and shy.

The Wizard of Oz
Dorothy hield Toto dicht tegen zich aan en wachtte, ze was erg bang.
Dorothy held Toto close and waited, feeling very scared.

Saying Goodbye
Maria voelde zich tegelijk bang en opgewonden.
Maria felt scared and excited at the same time.

The Mysterious Neighbor
Het was al donker, en Anna was bang.
It was already dark, and Anna felt scared.

Asking for Advice
'Maar ik ben bang om de verkeerde keuze te maken.'
'But I am afraid of making the wrong choice.'

The Mysterious Footprints
Emma was bang, maar ook nieuwsgierig.
Emma felt scared but also curious.

Talking to Police
Anna voelt zich bang en weet niet wat ze moet doen.
Anna feels scared and does not know what to do.

The Apology
Ze wilde zich verontschuldigen, maar ze was bang.
She wanted to apologize, but she was scared.

The Mystery Letter
'Nu begrijp ik het. Hij was te bang om iets te zeggen.'
'Now I understand. He was too afraid to speak.'

Rapunzel
De bange man stemde toe omdat hij geen andere keuze zag.
The frightened man agreed because he saw no other choice.

Beauty and the Beast
Belle was eerst bang, maar ze merkte dat het Beest beleefd en vriendelijk tegen haar sprak.
Belle was frightened at first, but she noticed that the Beast spoke to her politely and kindly.

Treasure Island
Hij leek bang te zijn voor deze mysterieuze persoon.
He seemed afraid of this mysterious person.

App Addiction
Ze maakte zich oprecht zorgen om hem.
She looked genuinely scared for him.

Travel Insurance Problem
Sophie voelde zich bang en alleen in een buitenlands ziekenhuis.
Sophie felt scared and alone in a foreign hospital.

The Travel Scam
Ze was tegelijkertijd bang en boos.
She felt scared and angry at the same time.

Facing a Fear
Maria was altijd bang geweest om haar mening te zeggen.
Maria had always been afraid of speaking her mind.
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