Swedish · Emotions & Feelings
Nervös
Nervous
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling worried before something important.
Example
Jag är nervös inför intervjun.
I am nervous about the interview.
Etymology
'Nervös' is borrowed from the Latin 'nervosus', meaning 'sinewy' or 'nervous'. The word has maintained a consistent meaning related to anxiety and is widely used in modern contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Nervös' is commonly used in informal speech and writing, especially in discussions about anxiety or anticipation. It is recognized across Sweden, often in educational or social settings.