тревога
The English phrase "anxiety" is translated into Russian as тревога.
тревога refers to a state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession.
Meaning: state of uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession (noun)
Which one should you use?
While тревога can describe psychological anxiety, it is also the standard word used for an alarm or alert, such as an air raid siren.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun тревога changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. Use the form тревоги to indicate possession (anxiety's) or to follow certain prepositions and verbs. Use the form тревогу when the anxiety is the direct object of a verb, such as when you feel anxiety.
Did you know?
- Because of its roots in the Proto-Slavic verb *trъvati, which relates to shaking or trembling, the word тревога carries an ancient physical connotation of bodily vibration or shivering.
- In a military context, тревога is not just a feeling but a command to prepare for immediate action. It serves as a bridge between an internal emotional state and an external state of readiness.
- While тревога describes anxiety, the related word тревожный describes a 'restless' sleep. English uses 'anxious' for a state of mind but not for the quality of sleep.
Examples in context
- На его лице отразились страх и тревога.His face reflected fear and anxiety.This sentence is useful for seeing how тревога is used to describe emotions reflected on a person's face.Tatoeba #1362452 by megaton, translation #7627853 by AlanF_US
- Мне кажется, что у нас возникла некая тревога по поводу предстоящей встречи.I feel like there is some anxiety surrounding the upcoming meeting.
- Ты почему так беспокоишься?Why are you so worried?
- У меня был напряженный день на работе, и я нервничаю из-за предстоящей презентации.I had a stressful day at work, and I'm getting anxious about the upcoming presentation.
- Его преследует постоянная тревога.Yego presleduyet postoyannaya trevoga.He is haunted by constant anxiety.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dmitry are talking about a big exam.
- Анастасия AnastasiaДмитрий, ты чувствуешь сильную тревогу перед экзаменом?Dmitriy, ty chuvstvuyesh' sil'nuyu trevogu pered ekzamenom?Dmitry, do you feel strong anxiety before the exam?
- Дмитрий DmitryДа, эта тревога мешает мне сосредоточиться.Da, eta trevoga meshayet mne sosredotochit'sya.Yes, this anxiety prevents me from concentrating.
- Анастасия AnastasiaПостарайся отдохнуть, чтобы успокоиться.Postaraysya otdokhnut', chtoby upokoit'sya.Try to rest so you can calm down.
- Дмитрий DmitryСпасибо за совет, Анастасия.Spasibo za sovet, Anastasiya.Thanks for the advice, Anastasia.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries тревога, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
