डर गया था

was scared

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was scared Used for a masculine singular subject; the feminine form is डर गई थी. It can also mean “had gotten scared,” depending on context.

HI: वह आवाज़ सुनकर मैं डर गया था।

EN: I got scared when I heard that noise.

I was scared.

— Jab We Met (2007)

Chikna was very scared.

— Black Friday (2004)

I was really scared when I saw Vivek in that condition, Uncle.

— OMG 2 (2023)

Ranchho, forgive me, buddy—I got scared.

— 3 ईडियट (2009)