ADJECTIVE
nervös/nɛʁˈvøːs/nervous; jittery; edgy
nervös is a German adjective that means nervous, jittery, or edgy. It is pronounced /nɛʁˈvøːs/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "nervöser" and "nervösesten".
Definitions
1.showing signs of nervousness or anxiety(emotion)
a.feeling nervous or tense due to stress or uncertainty
Vor der Prüfung war sie sehr nervös.—She was very nervous before the exam.
b.restless or jittery in demeanor
Er wirkte in der Besprechung etwas nervös.—He seemed a bit jittery in the meeting.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | nervös |
|---|---|
| Comparative | nervöser |
| Superlative | nervösesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nervös" mean in English?
- "nervös" means nervous, jittery, or edgy. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "nervös"?
- "nervös" is pronounced /nɛʁˈvøːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "nervös"?
- The comparative of "nervös" is "nervöser" and the superlative is "nervösesten".
- What part of speech is "nervös"?
- "nervös" is a adjective in German.
