Die Aufregung
Example: Die Aufregung vor der Prüfung war bei allen spürbar.
Definition
"Die Aufregung" refers to the feeling of nervous excitement or agitation experienced before or during an event, such as the anxiety and heightened emotional state felt prior to an exam or an important occasion.
Etymology
"Die Aufregung" comes from the German verb "aufregen," meaning to excite or agitate. The noun form captures the state of being stirred up emotionally. Did you know? The root "regen" means to move or stir, so "Aufregung" literally suggests being 'moved up' emotionally.
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"Die Aufregung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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