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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesnervoso
Pronunciation / Transliteration: neʁˈvozu
"Ela se sentia nervosa antes da apresentação."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by or showing feelings of anxiety or nervousness.
"She felt nervous before her presentation." - 2
Relating to the nerves or nervous system.
"The nervous system plays a crucial role in bodily functions."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'nervous' originates from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning 'sinewy' or 'vigorous', which evolved through Middle French 'nerveux' before entering English in the late 14th century. Over time, its meaning shifted to describe a state of anxiety or unease.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nervous" is said worldwide
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nerveux
Transliteration: nɛʁvø
"Elle se sentait nerveuse avant sa présentation."
nervös
Transliteration: nɛʁˈvøːs
"Sie fühlte sich nervös vor ihrer Präsentation."
nervoso
Transliteration: nerˈvozo
"Si sentiva nervosa prima della sua presentazione."
nervioso
Transliteration: neɾˈβjoso
"Ella se sentía nerviosa antes de su presentación."
nervoso
Transliteration: neʁˈvozu
"Ela se sentia nervosa antes da apresentação."
नर्वस
Transliteration: narvas
"वह अपनी प्रस्तुति से पहले नर्वस महसूस कर रही थी।"
紧张的
Transliteration: jǐnzhāng de
"她在演讲前感到紧张。"
긴장한
Transliteration: ginjanghan
"그녀는 발표 전에 긴장했다."
緊張した
Transliteration: kinchō shita
"彼女はプレゼンテーションの前に緊張していた。"
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