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zenuwachtig→ nervousDutch word meaning

"zenuwachtig" is a A2-level Dutch word meaning "nervous". Below you can find 20 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Dutch conversations.

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Example Sentences

First Day of School
A1School & Education

First Day of School

Hij is een beetje zenuwachtig.

He is a little nervous.

The Wrong Word
A1Funny Mistakes

The Wrong Word

Maar ze is zenuwachtig.

But she is nervous.

Swimming Lessons
A1Sports & Fitness

Swimming Lessons

Ze is een beetje zenuwachtig.

She is a little nervous.

First Day at Work
A2Work & Career

First Day at Work

Ik vind het gebouw gemakkelijk, maar ik ben erg zenuwachtig.

I find the building easily but I am very nervous.

Lost in Translation
A2Funny Mistakes

Lost in Translation

Toen Tom aankwam op de luchthaven in Parijs, was hij zenuwachtig.

When Tom arrived at the airport in Paris, he was nervous.

Asking for Time Off
A2Work & Career

Asking for Time Off

Ze was zenuwachtig om het aan haar baas te vragen.

She was nervous about asking her boss.

Meeting an Online Friend
A2Relationships

Meeting an Online Friend

Ze was enthousiast maar ook zenuwachtig.

She felt excited but also nervous.

The First Date
A2Relationships

The First Date

Emma was zenuwachtig toen ze zich klaarmaakte voor haar date.

Emma was nervous as she got ready for her date.

Boss and Employee
A2Dialogue Practice

Boss and Employee

Lisa was wat zenuwachtig, maar probeerde kalm te blijven.

Lisa felt a little nervous but tried to stay calm.

The Group Project
A2School & Education

The Group Project

Mia was zenuwachtig over het werken in een groep.

Mia was nervous about working in a group.

The Secret
A2Relationships

The Secret

Ze was zenuwachtig over het gesprek.

She felt nervous about the conversation.

Paying Bills
A2Everyday Situations

Paying Bills

Maria opende de envelop zenuwachtig.

Maria opened the envelope nervously.

Sibling Rivalry
A2Relationships

Sibling Rivalry

Sophie voelde zich zenuwachtig toen ze haar kunstwerk inleverde.

Sophie felt nervous when she submitted her artwork.

At the Gym
A2Sports & Fitness

At the Gym

Hij had nooit eerder regelmatig gesport, dus hij was een beetje zenuwachtig.

He had never exercised regularly before, so he was a bit nervous.

Sent to the Wrong Person
A2Funny Mistakes

Sent to the Wrong Person

Ze was erg zenuwachtig.

She was very nervous.

The Broken Arm
A2Health & Wellness

The Broken Arm

Tom was zenuwachtig over wat er zou gebeuren.

Tom was nervous about what would happen.

Ferry Crossing
A2Travel

Ferry Crossing

Ze was heel enthousiast, maar ook een beetje zenuwachtig.

She was very excited but also a little nervous.

The School Play
B1School & Education

The School Play

Emma schudde nerveus haar hoofd en antwoordde: 'Ik zou nooit voor al die mensen kunnen optreden.'

Emma shook her head nervously and replied, 'I could never perform in front of all those people.'

Rock Climbing
B1Sports & Fitness

Rock Climbing

Op zaterdagochtend werd Emma zenuwachtig maar vastberaden wakker.

On Saturday morning, Emma woke up feeling nervous but determined.

Meeting the Parents
B1Relationships

Meeting the Parents

'Ik ben zo zenuwachtig,' gaf Sarah toe.

'I'm so nervous,' Sarah admitted.

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