anksioznost
/anksiǒːznoːst/
Anxiety in Bosnian is anksioznost.
anksioznost refers to a state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession.
Meaning: state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the region of Bosnia, trema is used as an informal way to describe anxiety or stage fright. In Herzegovina, the word briga may be preferred to express anxiety.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form anksioznostima is used when expressing being affected by multiple anxieties or specific instances of anxiety.
How do you pronounce it?
/anksiǒːznoːst/
Did you know?
- In a cultural context, trema is often viewed as a positive sign of readiness for a performer, whereas anksioznost is viewed purely as a pathology.
- Because anksioznost is a high-register word, using it in a casual conversation with friends might make you sound like a medical textbook.
- In many parts of Bosnia, people might use 'briga' to describe their anxiety, which literally translates to 'care' or 'concern' in English.
Examples in context
- Kada sam bila mlada imala sam anksioznostWhen I was young I used to have anxiety.This sentence shows how to use anksioznost when describing a state of being in the past.
- Njegova unutarnja napetost je vidljiva u njegovim gestama.His inner tension is visible in his gestures.
- Osjećam brigu i zabrinutost zbog zdravlja svojih roditelja.I feel worry and concern for the health of my parents.
- Trepetao sam prije ispita.I was jittery before the exam.
- Njegova anksioznost je postala veoma vidljiva.His anxiety has become very visible.
Example conversation
Selma and Emir are talking about mental health in a cafe.
- SelmaOsjećam veliku anksioznost u poslednje vrijeme.I have been feeling great anxiety lately.
- EmirMožda bi trebala razgovarati sa stručnjakom.Maybe you should talk to a professional.
- SelmaZnam, ali ta anksioznost me iscrpljuje.I know, but that anxiety is exhausting me.
- EmirTu sam za tebe, Selma.I am here for you, Selma.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry anksioznost, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
