nervy

Meanings

• adjective

  pozriatelný, citlivý, připravený na konfrontace, nervózní

  - "Ján je nervy prezrávaný hráč kart."
  - "Priemer: John is a nervy card player."
  - "Len preto, že sa zneprijávali medzi sebou, sa rozhodli na boj. Nervy vojáci sa nevzdali až po poslednom strelaní."
  - "Priemer: They disliked each other so much that they decided to fight. The nervy soldiers didn't give up until the last shot was fired."

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Variants

List of all variants of nervy that leads to same result
nervier , nerviest , nervily , nerviness , nervinesses , nervy

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Etymology

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The word 'nervy' in Slovak originates from the Latin word 'nervus,' which means 'nerve.' The Slovak language has preserved the original meaning of the word, referring to someone as nervy when they are agile, quick-witted, and able to handle tense situations.

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Trivia

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1. The Slovak word 'nervy' is derived from the Latin word 'nervus,' which means 'nerve.'

2. In Slovak literature and art, the word 'nervy' is often used to describe characters who are quick-witted and able to handle tense situations.

3. The Slovak word 'nervy' shares a semantic field with anxiety and can be associated with the ability to handle tense situations with ease.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: The word 'nervy' shares a semantic field with anxiety, as both refer to a state of being tense and prepared for a confrontation.

2. quick-witted: The word 'nervy' can also be associated with being quick-witted, as someone who is nervy is able to think and act quickly in tense situations.

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Culture

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In Slovak literature and art, the word 'nervy' is often used to describe characters who are quick-witted, agile, and able to handle tense situations. For example, in the Slovak novel 'Povest o nevideľnej žene' by Ján Palárik, the main character, who is described as nervy, navigates through various conflicts and challenges with ease.

How to Memorize "nervy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is always ready for a challenge, someone who is quick on their feet and can handle tense situations with ease. Visualize this person's body language, facial expressions, and actions to help remember the meaning of 'nervy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nervy' with quick thinking and the ability to handle tense situations. Imagine someone who is always one step ahead, someone who is agile and able to navigate through challenges with ease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'N'ever Run From Yielding Situations.' This mnemonic can help you remember that someone who is nervy is always ready for a challenge.

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