nervous
/ˈnɜːrvəs/
adjective
Feeling worried about something that might happen
“She felt nervous before the big test.”
עצבני
Nervous is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "Feeling worried about something that might happen" In Hebrew, nervous translates to עצבני.
Example Sentences
- He felt nervous before going on stage for the school play.
- Her hands shook because she was nervous about the big test.
- Taking a slow deep breath helps when you feel nervous.
Did You Know? Feeling nervous before something important is called "performance anxiety," and even famous singers and actors feel it. Your nervous feelings actually help you perform better by making you more alert and focused. Butterflies in your stomach are caused by blood moving away from your digestive system to your muscles when you are nervous.
Common Word Combinations
feel nervousget nervousnervous laughnervous energy
Related Words
anxiousworriedscareduneasy
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