No. 4,465 in Russian
волноваться
To worry or to be anxious.
In a sentence
Не нужно волноваться, всё будет в порядке.
You don't need to worry, everything will be fine.
Here, 'волноваться' is used to mean 'worry' in the sense of being concerned about something.
Она начала волноваться из-за экзаменов.
She started to worry about the exams.
In this sentence, 'волноваться' is employed to express 'beginning to feel anxious' due to specific circumstances.
Почему ты так волнуешься перед поездкой?
Why are you so anxious before the trip?
Here, 'волноваться' conveys feeling anxious or uneasy, specifically in anticipation of an upcoming event.
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