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nervös

nervous

Meaning of nervös

feeling anxious

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German[nɛɐ̯ˈvøːs]
nervous
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nervös belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

nervösnervous
freundlichkind
intelligentsmart
leisequiet
langweiligboring
faullazy
wütendangry

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What's the difference between nervös / unruhig / ängstlich / besorgt / irritiert

🇩🇪German
nervös

Usually means tense, strained, or under stress; it suggests being tightly wound rather than just mildly anxious.

A2Often

Vor dem Vortrag war sie ganz angespannt.

Перед выступлением она была очень напряжена.

🇩🇪German

Describes a restless, unsettled state; a person cannot relax and often feels inner unease or agitation.

A2Very Often

Sie wurde unruhig, als er nicht nach Hause kam.

Она стала беспокойной, когда он не пришёл домой.

🇩🇪German

Stronger than just nervous: it emphasizes fear, timidity, or a tendency to be afraid.

A2Often

Das Kind war ängstlich und wollte nicht allein bleiben.

Ребёнок был испуган и не хотел оставаться один.

B
🇩🇪German
besorgt

Means concerned, with emphasis on caring or worrying about someone or something; it is less about nervousness and more about concern.

A2Very Often

Sie war besorgt um ihre kranke Mutter.

Она беспокоилась о своей больной матери.

I
🇩🇪German
irritiert

Usually means irritated or annoyed; it is not anxiety, but rather a reaction to a disturbance, inconvenience, or someone’s behavior.

A2Often

Er war irritiert, weil der Zug schon wieder Verspätung hatte.

Он был раздражён, потому что поезд снова опоздал.

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nervös translation: nervous. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce nervös

[nɛɐ̯ˈvøːs]

nervös translation

nervous

nervös transcription

[nɛɐ̯ˈvøːs]

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nervös meaning: what does it mean?

fühlt sich vor Ereignissen ängstlich und unruhig

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Is nervös part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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