Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A feeling of nervous excitement and inner tension, often before an important or unfamiliar event.
Natural examples
Vor Aufregung vergaß ich meine erste Zeile.
I forgot my first line because I was nervous.
Ihre Aufregung vor dem Vorstellungsgespräch war deutlich spürbar.
Her nervousness before the job interview was clearly noticeable.
Hat deine Aufregung vor der Reise inzwischen nachgelassen?
Has your nervous excitement about the trip eased?
Usage note
The feeling usually appears in the singular, often in vor Aufregung. It can accompany anticipation or nervousness and is not always pleasant.
Mini-lesson: Aufregung
A feeling of nervous excitement and inner tension, often before an important or unfamiliar event. The feeling usually appears in the singular, often in vor Aufregung. It can accompany anticipation or nervousness and is not always pleasant.
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