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How do you say "nervous" in Russian?
нервный
nervnyj
In Russian, "nervous" is нервный.
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Pronunciation
Say NERV-nyj. Two syllables clearly, stress on the first. Similar to English 'nervous'.
Writing and usage
Нервный derives from the root нерв (nerve). It is 8 letters long.
Example sentence
Я нервный перед экзаменом.
I am nervous before the exam.
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How to remember нервный
Nerv is a root about nerves, just like in English. Nervous people have tight nerves.
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Questions about нервный
How do you say "nervous" in Russian?
In Russian, "nervous" is нервный. It is a noun.
How is нервный written in Russian?
Нервный derives from the root нерв (nerve). It is 8 letters long.
How is нервный used in a sentence?
Use нервный as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Я нервный перед экзаменом. (I am nervous before the exam.).
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