in case … happens, for fear that something might happen or turn out a certain way
→ 되다
phraseUncommon#11,336
in case … happensUsed when worrying that something might happen or become a certain way.
KO: 친구가 어떻게 될까 봐 걱정했어요.
EN: I was worried about what might happen to my friend.
phraseUncommon#12,807
for fear that something might happen or turn out a certain wayUsed to express worry or take precautions about a possible outcome. In the example, 잘못될까 봐 means “for fear it might go wrong.”
KO: 일이 잘못될까 봐 미리 확인했어요.
EN: I checked in advance for fear that something might go wrong.