- JLU spelling
- fraitn
What “Frighten” means
Frighten means scared, and it also often means surprised or astonished. "Mi frighten" can be fear or simply "I'm shocked!" Context tells you which.
Examples
Mi frighten fi see yuh yah so!
I'm so surprised to see you here!
Di dog frighten mi.
The dog scared me.
How to use it
Everyday word, used for both a fright and a pleasant surprise.
Where usage varies
Fraid (from "afraid") is the everyday word for being scared, as in "Mi fraid" (I'm scared).