This is the 902nd most frequent Finnish word.
pelkää
The Finnish word "pelkää" means "is afraid" or "fears."
Here, 'pelkää' metaphorically means 'needs', used creatively to animate the inanimate subject.
Vanha talo pelkää korjausta.
The old house requires repairs.
In this example, 'pelkää' is in the negative form 'En pelkää,' emphasizing a personal lack of fear.
En pelkää yrittää uudelleen.
I am not afraid to try again.
The word 'pelkää' (afraid) is used with an object (pimeää - the dark) to indicate fear or dread of that object.